Beware of Credit Card Skimmers
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The rash of credit card skimming scams in over the summer were not the first type of their kind. However, to CNY shoppers frequenting the stores…
Where Have All Accountants Gone
The industry is scrambling to fill roles as professionals retire and the interest in entering the profession remains low By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The Bureau of Labor Statistic’s occupational outlook…
Retirement & Family Business Succession: 5 Things to Ask
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant You’ve built and grown a family business: an enduring legacy that will help your family financially for decades to come. Ensuring it continues relies upon answering…
Want to Get a Bank Loan? Follow 3 Steps
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Obtaining a business loan to help your company get going, grow or stay afloat during a tough time? Your chances of success rely on completing three…
Inflation: Should You Adjust Your Retirement Plans?
We have been hammered by high inflation — should your retirement plans change? By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant You don’t need to read a news story to realize that it costs…
How to Reduce Bank Fees
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Nobody enjoys paying unnecessary banking fees. Local bank representatives shared tips on how to bank more effectively, understand banking relationships better and avoid these monetary penalties.…
Fees, Fees, Fees: Why Banking Costs So Much
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The average American pays $7 in banking fees every single month, according to a January 2022 CNBC story. That doesn’t sound like much, but who wouldn’t…
E-Bank or Brick-and-Mortar?
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Online banking may offer convenience but experts say having a personal relationship with a local bank is crucial to business success Online banks and traditional banks…
5 Things You Need to Know About Business Insurance
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant You insure your home, auto, health and life. Why do you need business insurance? “Business insurance is extremely important to protect business owners from liability, property…
How to Prepare to Get a Business Loan from A Local Bank
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant If your small business needs a loan, any preparation you do can only improve your chances of approval. Area bankers weighed in on what will help…