With the winter holidays seemingly far away, it's easy to overlook the importance of financial planning and saving for the upcoming festive season. However, by starting to save for the holidays in July, you can enjoy a stress-free and financially stable holiday season. Here are a few tips and strategies to help you save effectively ...
Homeownership is a dream for many individuals and families. It can represent financial stability and security. Owning a home can be a big step into a new chapter of your life and offers benefits and responsibilities. Here are a few of the advantages of homeownership and how it can contribute to building yourself a better ...
Scammers target seniors more than any other group. Recently, there has been a rise in senior fraud, targeting vulnerable older adults who may be more trusting or unfamiliar with the latest scams. What is Senior Fraud? Senior fraud encompasses a range of deceptive activities designed to exploit older adults for financial gain. Perpetrators are constantly ...
Most adults understand the importance of financial education and teach financial responsibility. It is also important to kids about finances, savings, and being responsible. Here are five ways to teach kids about money and help them learn smart saving techniques early. 1. Wants and Needs Teaching kids the difference between ‘wants’ and ‘needs’ can help ...
Drake Bank has been designated as an Approved Lender for the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development’s (DEED) Minnesota Loan Guarantee Program (MNLGP). The MNLG program provides guarantees to enrolled lenders for up to 80% of the principal on loans to eligible businesses. It is part of the State Small Business Credit Initiative and ...
What is the FDIC? The FDIC, or Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, is an independent agency Congress created in 1933. The goal of the FDIC Is to maintain stability and public confidence in the nation’s financial system. The FDIC insures deposits; examines and supervises financial institutions for safety, soundness, and consumer protection; makes large and complex ...
It’s the season of giving and being thankful. However, if you’ve ever hosted Thanksgiving dinner for friends and family, you know how the stress of coordinating people, cooking, and the grocery bill can add up. According to Statista, the average price for a complete ten-person Thanksgiving feast in the U.S. is $53.31. However, you’ve probably ...
Scams and fraud are on the rise – especially ACH and wire fraud. Criminals and con artists use many tactics to target unsuspecting people who have access to money, and we want you to be aware of how to keep you and your business safe from scammers. Here are some of the latest scams to ...
Life has a funny way of throwing us curveballs when we least expect it. While no one can predict what might happen, you can prepare for potential emergencies. The more prepared you are for future curveballs, the easier it is to get through them without too much stress. Preparing financially will help give you more ...
Couples agree that money is the primary source of conflict in most relationships. And it’s no wonder why. People hold different values around money depending on when and where they were raised, cultural norms, and more. For example, someone who shops at thrift stores might balk at their beau’s $100 clothing item. Individuals who value ...