Bill Pay Safety: Online vs. Paper Checks
The evolution of banking is upon us. More customers are transitioning towards online resources for banking, bill pay and overall money management. The most commonly asked question we hear revolves […]
Category Archives: Personal Finance
Low Interest Rate Mortgages Spike Consumer Interest in Refinancing
Low interest rates on mortgages are making many Fox Valley homeowners consider whether their situation is right for refinancing. But there’s more to think about than just interest rates when […]
Financial Literacy Has Long-Term Benefits
Financial literacy is about comprehending the basics of banking, budgeting and investing so that you’re able to use money wisely…and the first step of that is to understand your personal […]
Common Sense Theft Protection
All an identity thief needs is a copy of your tax return and he or she can gain access to some of the most sensitive information about you: demographics, place […]
CDARS Provide Insurable Options for $250,000+ Deposits
The economy over the past several years has led to more conservative investment decisions, with the primary focus being principle preservation strategies. But say you want to protect a large […]
How Long Can Low Interest Rates Last?
Over the last 6-8 months it’s been hard to ignore the news that mortgage rates are at historic lows. Last fall as rates dropped, the demand for refinancing actually put […]
Let Our Personal Switch Assistant Take The Pain Out of Switching Banks
According to a February, 2012, survey conducted by J.D. Power and Associates, 9.6% of customers indicated they switched banks to a new provider during the past 12 months. And while […]
Whatever Happened to Free Checking?
What do you notice when you open your bank statement these days? More than likely, one of the first things you notice is the free checking account you signed up […]
3 Things You Should Know About Credit Card Checkout fees
If you’ve been shopping with your credit card lately, you might have noticed a new fee on your receipt. Last week, a number of businesses around the country – including […]
5 Reasons to Use a Community Bank for Your Personal Banking
It wasn’t all that long ago consumers were in an uproar regarding plans by several major banks – led by Bank of America’s proposed $5 a month ATM charge – […]
