Financial Education Center

Update Your Contact Information Today!

Life can get busy. You may have overlooked sending us your most recent contact information, including a valid email, mailing address, and updated phone number. As your bank, there are a variety of reasons we should have your latest contact information. Contact us today to confirm your information is up to date.

Don’t Let the Grinch Steal Your Holiday Fun—Or Funds

December brings with it so many additional items to our already busy schedules. From shopping and baking to organizing holiday gatherings and wrapping, there’s a lot on our plates.

Appropriate Checklists for Year-End Tax Planning

Tax planners often develop checklists to guide taxpayers toward year-end strategies that might help reduce taxes. Typically, suggestions are grouped into several different categories, such as "Filing Status" or "Employee Matters," for ease of reading.

Protect Your Identity

The local news has been reporting all summer on mail being stolen from USPS locations (outside drop off locations) and thieves stealing mail out of business and consumer mailboxes. USPS recommends dropping your mail inside the USPS location not the outside boxes.

Helping Teens Gain Financial Readiness

Thanks to our 24/7 digital world, kids are now marketed to more than any other generation in history.

Planning for Travel

Whether you want to take a dream trip around the world or simply want to visit your cousin in Indianapolis for a few days, you can benefit from some pre-trip planning. If you plan far enough in advance of your departure, you'll usually get better rates on airline fares, lodging, and packages than if you wait until the last minute, particularly if your travel plans are flexible.