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Save Money by Going Green 

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Provided by FDIC Going “green” often means reducing carbon emissions, consuming less energy, or cleaning our water and air, but did you know it can save you money, too? There are steps you can take with your finances to go “green” that might save you time, money, and possibly reduce your carbon footprint!    Banking … Read more

Back to School: Savings

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Nobody loves to save their money! But, what if we told you that it is the secret to getting what you want? It’s important for children to understand the difference between dumping money into an abstract savings fund and saving with a purpose. When it comes to the actual act of saving, creating (and sticking … Read more

Back to School: Spending

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Summer is over, and it’s time to start learning! Money isn’t a subject we should shy away from, and unfortunately, isn’t a subject that is commonly taught in schools. So, we’re here to help!

Congress—Don’t give the IRS access to consumers’ bank accounts- By Mark Brase, President, Points West Community Bank

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Congress—Don’t give the IRS access to consumers’ bank accounts By Mark Brase, President, Points West Community Bank Credit unions and banks in Colorado are jointly opposed to an item being considered as part of the proposed $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill. The bill may include a provision requiring credit unions and banks to report to the … Read more

Scam of the Month: Smishing and Shortened URLs

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Smishing (text message phishing) continues to grow in popularity. Smishing attacks can be difficult to catch, especially because both legitimate and phishy text messages tend to use shortened URLs. A URL is the web address of a page. Typically, the URL shows you where a link will take you. For example, a URL like https://link.zixcentral.com/u/8f2d7728/jkMRr76t6xG8gMT0IYY8jw?u=https%3A%2F%2Fblog[dot]knowbe4[dot]com/why-should-we-care-about-personal-smishing-attacks … Read more

The Difference Between Checking Accounts & Savings Accounts

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These days, there are so many different types of bank accounts and savings options available. It can be difficult to know what makes each type of account different, and which option is the best for you. We’ll run you through both types of common banking accounts, checking and savings, so that you can start to … Read more

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