As a homebuyer, one of the biggest decisions you’ll have to make revolves around the type of financing you wish to obtain.
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What You Need To Know About Insuring Your Valuables
You might not have previously considered it, but you need to insure your valuables.
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How to Manage Your Debit and Credit Accounts
Do you know how to properly manage your debit and credit accounts?
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Safety and Security Tips for Individuals
While it’s easy to assume you won’t be a target of a cybercrime, you can’t take anything for granted while checking your email or paying the bills.
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You must also take security into account while using a mobile device.
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Tips to Avoid Ransomware [infographic]
Individuals and businesses have become targets to a growing online fraud scheme known as ransomware. Ransomware is a form of malware used by cyber criminals to freeze your computer or mobile device, steal your data and demand that a “ransom” — typically anywhere from a couple of hundreds to thousands of dollars — be paid. …
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Know What to Expect Before Getting a Mortgage
Getting a mortgage will take some time. Before you head to a lender, it’s important to ensure your finances are in order so you can secure the best possible interest rates and don’t fall behind on future payments.
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How to Set Up and Use Apple Pay
Bank Midwest is excited to announce that customers can take full advantage of Apple Pay.
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Why It Might Be Okay to Go Into Debt
Not all forms of debt should be avoided.
ContinueIs Cyber Insurance More Needed Than Ever?
Cyber insurance is needed more than ever.
ContinueProtect Your Bank Account with these Methods
Protecting your account while online extends further than just incorporating a strong password. Instead, you’ll want to develop good habits for banking, whether it’s online or in-person.
ContinueMust-Dos Before a Filing Tax Extension
The deadline for those who requested extensions is quickly approaching.
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5 Ways to Protect Your Small Business from Account Fraud
Corporate account takeover is a type of fraud where thieves gain access to a business’ finances to make unauthorized transactions, including transferring funds from the company, creating and adding new fake employees to payroll, and stealing sensitive customer information that may not be recoverable. We recommend following these tips to keep your small business safe….
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Do you have renters insurance? Now’s the time
If you’re currently renting, and will be for the foreseeable future, it’s in your best interest to get an insurance plan now because life is unpredictable and you never know when coverage will come in handy.
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Robocalls: The good, the bad, and the illegal
In the past, many of our customers and area residents found their activities interrupted by a recorded phone call made by criminals intent on getting personal debit card information so they could use it fraudulently. We quickly discovered the scam, the calls have now stopped, and our security protocols are helping affected customers replace their…
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