Archive - July 2018

So you think you’re all set for your first day of classes. Backpack, books, IPad and smartphone in hand - you think you have everything you need for success this semester. However, learning proper cybersecurity habits are just as important to your college success as the friends you make or the assignments you complete. You’re well acquainted with technology and internet scams, and think you are far off from being duped or scammed online. However, technology is ever changing which means Read More

Summer is here and it’s a scorcher. How will we ever survive this heatwave, and still not break the bank on energy costs? Luckily, we’ve got all the best tips and tricks to keep your home cool on a budget. Invest in Thermal Curtains Getting blackout or thermal curtains will save you money over these sweltering months. By keeping the heat out, your air conditioning won’t have to work as hard every day to keep the house cool. This means big bucks will be saved! Keeping your Read More

Warm, sunny weather calls for a glass of ice cold lemonade. Now that the kids are out of school and looking for activities to entertain them, it is the perfect chance to teach them a little about finances. Here are a few quick tips to help teach your children how to be fiscally responsible. Have them buy the materials. When deciding to have a lemonade stand, it is important that your children know the value of money. By having them calculate the cost of the lemonade, sugar, cups, sign, sunscreen Read More

“Technology and social media have brought power back to the people,” Mark McKinnon. Whether or not you fully agree with this statement, social media has become ever-present to all ages on multiple platforms. It’s not only the pre-teens who are at risk of becoming victimized by hackers, as even corporations are finding themselves in costly predicaments. Because of this, Exchange Bank of Northeast Missouri has gathered basic standards that everyone should adopt into their social media Read More