The wikipedia entry for "community banks" is four lines long. That's not saying much about one of the most important collections of businesses in our economy. Community bank is one of those phrases, like "all natural," that people use without really knowing what they mean or how others will interpret it. The term conjures up images of It's a Wonderful Life, and the First National Bank of ______ that regularly features in cartoon town squares.
ShareThisAs a family of community banks with more than 100 locations across Chicagoland, we have a unique view of banking. We believe that community banking begins with our customers, offering accounts and services that they want and need. Where customers are known by name and made to feel welcome as soon as they come in the door. It sounds simple, but most banks just don't get it.
You may have heard about a big bank that’s going to charge $5 a month to use your debit card. Or yet, another big bank that is charging high fees for their checking accounts.
ShareThisYou may have heard about a big bank that’s going to charge $5 a month to use your debit card. Or yet, another big bank that is charging high fees for their checking accounts.
Employee performance evaluations should be an important part of managing your business. While few managers and probably even fewer employees look forward to these evaluations, they can be very useful tools in many ways.
ShareThisThe amount of your down payment will determine the size of mortgage you need when buying a home. Saving more for your down payment will reduce your monthly payments. Saving faster will help you get into a new home sooner. Consider these nine ways to save more and save faster.
ShareThisFor decades, parents have used custodial accounts to transfer funds to their minor children to help build assets for college costs. However, the 2001 tax law has enhanced the tax benefits of other types of asset ownership that should be considered. Coverdell Education Savings Accounts (Education IRAs) and Qualified Tuition Programs (Section 529 Plans) have become very attractive.
ShareThisOne of the simplest and most effective tools you can use for almost any saving goal is an automatic savings plan. Automatic saving programs generally come in two forms - either your employer deducts a certain amount from each paycheck and deposits it into a specific account or your financial institution moves a certain amount from your checking account into a savings account on a regular basis. Either way, these automatic transfers add a discipline to your saving. Once people use them, they often find they do not even notice the smaller amount they have to spend each month.
ShareThisATMs are a fast and easy way to withdraw cash, check account balances, transfer funds and more. If you plan to use ATMs as a convenient way to conduct financial transactions, you must make electronic banking security a priority. Here are some important steps you can take to make ATM security your business.
Security at Walk-Up ATMs
ShareThisThe Internet is changing the way many people communicate as well as handle many of their financial affairs. Using the Internet for many of your banking transactions can be easy and convenient.
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