Monthly Archives: November 2015

Do Good this Holiday Season: 7 Tips to Spread Holiday Cheer

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When you think of the holidays, what do you picture? Extended family gathered around a dinner table with a feast set in front of them? Wrapping gifts while sipping on hot chocolate? The truth is that while many of us are fortunate enough to have these experiences, many of our fellow community members are not.

But we can all help. There are some great organizations in our community that we can work through. There are also some things you and your family can do to help those who need assistance this holiday season.

Take a look at the list and identify which good deeds you can do this holiday season.

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Survival Tips for Black Friday

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Ah, Black Friday is upon us once again, and while we can’t say we’re fans of stores opening on Thanksgiving night, we recognize that Black Friday is an annual tradition for many of our customers.

As your bank, we want you to be properly prepared, both financially and in terms of safety. We’ve compiled some tips to help you and your bank accounts make it through Black Friday unscathed. Take a look and give them a try this year!

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How to Eliminate Holiday Stress for a Great Thanksgiving

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We all know what a picture-perfect Thanksgiving looks like. There’s a family gathered around a table filled with a royal feast. There’s a giant turkey, plenty of mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole and cranberries. Oh, and don’t forget pumpkin pie with whipped cream for dessert.

However, all this amazing food may not be possible if you’re running a tight budget. Never fear, though, as a great Thanksgiving experience is still possible.

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Best Budgeting Apps to Use

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Think about what you use your smartphone for: sending texts, taking pictures and oh yeah, making calls. But it can also play a large role in your personal financial management as well.

If you already use Mobile Banking, you know this to be true. While our Mobile Banking app does a lot of amazing things, but you may have to look to other apps for a visual budgeting tool. Fortunately, you have plenty of options to choose from.

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