Education

We truly care about our customers. Here, you'll find content that we hope will help you sleep easier at night and guide you on your path towards success!

Tax Season - Be Extra Wary!

Consumer Credit

• What is Credit
• How Credit Scores are Calculated
• Improving your Credit
• Protecting your Credit
• Security Freezes
• Free Annual Credit Report(s)
• Opting out of Unsolicited Advertising

Debit Card Safety

• When, Where, and How to Use your Debit Card
• Online Purchase Safety
• Avoiding Vulnerable Situations
• Detecting Debit Card Problems

EMV Chipped Cards

• What is EMV; How EMV Works
• Benefits offered by EMV
• EMV Limitations

E-Mail Safety

• Phishing
• Determining the Validity of a Message
• Transmitting Sensitive Information
• Electronic "Spam"

Budgets and Spending

• Financial Planning and Budgets
• What Can I Afford?
• What Can I Use a Loan For?
• Financial Tips

Investing with Certificate of Deposit

• How Certificate of Deposits work
• Long-term, stable investments

Identity Theft

• What is Identity Theft
• How to Prevent Identity Theft
• Discovering Identity Theft

Internet Safety

• Physical Protection
• Software Protection
• Avoiding Compromising Situations
• Viruses, Trojans, Malware, Spyware, Phishing Explained
• Social Networking Safety
• Determining if a Web Site is Reputable
• Transmitting Personally Sensitive Information
• Downloading and Installing Programs
• Safely Sharing Information
• Passwords & Security
• What to do if You Suspect an Issue

Mobile & Contactless Payments

• How Mobile & Contactless Payments Work
• Security
• Mobile & Contactless Payment Methods

College Costs & Possible Debt

• Statistics
• Advice
• Links and references

FDIC Insurance

• What is the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation?
• Who, What, and How Much is Protected

Avoiding Scams

• Identify and Avoid Scams
• Current Scams we are Aware of