Archive - July 2017
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How NOT to Get Hacked
July 26, 2017
Categories: Cyber Security, Online Services
Every day you hear tips and tricks to ensuring the safety behind your personal information. While many of these offers and promotions are advertising a safety service, at Exchange Bank of Northeast Missouri, we believe you can handle the majority of these precautions yourself! See what steps you’ll need to take in order to best prepare for your financial future. We’ll be there to help you every step of the way. DO: Store your passwords in a secure app like LastPass. DON’T: Read More
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5 Strategies to Shrink Debt
July 19, 2017
Categories: Budgeting, Debt Management, Financial Education, Personal Finances, Save Money
Minimizing your debt can always seem like a mountain of to-do lists. With various recurring payments, differing interest rates, and due dates that never seem to end, if you feel overwhelmed, you’re not alone. While having credit card or other outstanding debt isn’t a situation anyone wants to find themselves in, a surprising 38.1% of American households carry credit card debt. Couple that with a total household debt average of $134,643.00 and the idea of debt starts Read More
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When to SAVE and When to SPLURGE
July 12, 2017
Categories: Budgeting, Financial Education, Personal Finances, Save Money
When you and your sweetheart set your budget each month, there are a variety of factors at play. Where can you get the best deals on groceries? How many date nights will you have each week? Do the kids have any sporting activities that require new equipment? At Exchange Bank of Northeast Missouri, we recognize that everyone’s budget is different. No matter which categories you enjoy most, we’d love to showcase some great examples to help you find extra ways to save, and better identify Read More