Banking On Knowledge

Do you know what happens to the money in your bank account if you pass away? In this blog post we cover beneficiaries, joint owners, PODs, and how to ensure your account is set up to benefit those you leave behind.

Follow these tips to help safeguard your bank accounts and personal information from phone and email scammers.

Applications are now available for the SBA's second round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans through the Relief Act. Get more familiar with the Act's guidance and how it may affect borrowers of both PPP loans and EIDL grants.

Did you know that 40 percent of Americans can't cover a $400 emergency with cash? Andrea Barreras of our Leoti banking center outlines three simple steps to start an emergency fund.

The government's recently signed Relief Act will go into effect later this month, providing a new round of Paycheck Protection Program loans to small business owners, sole proprietors, non profit organizations and other qualifying individuals. The Act contains guidance and changes that will affect past borrowers even if they do not choose to reapply.
For Part One of our Relief Act summary, we’re focusing solely on past borrowers.

If a fraudulent unemployment claim was made in your name, you'll need to take steps to protect your information and accounts, and to prevent similar situations from happening in the future. Here we outline five crucial steps to take as soon as you receive an unemployment claim letter.

Coin circulation has emerged as a new disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many have referred to this as a shortage, but is it? The U.S. Coin Task Force explains.

You want to jump on the “shop small” train, but money is tight and you’re prioritizing needs over wants. How can you continue to be frugal while helping small businesses thrive?
We’re outlining four easy (and completely free!) ways you can help your neighbors and continue to impact your local economy.

New EZ and revised full forgiveness applications were introduced this morning for Paycheck Protection Program borrowers.

From extended deadlines to more flexible terms, find out how the Paycheck Protection Program's loosened restrictions could benefit your business.