Archive - January 2021

With so many people being online now, it’s even more important to be safe with what you do and add an extra layer of security to your actions. Any time you are on your phone, tablet or computer, there is a chance you could be targeted. Protect yourself and your information by keeping up to date with these five cybersecurity basics you need to know.  1. Update Your Software  Not all software updates automatically. Be sure to check your app store to update Read More

When it comes to big families, there is extra love and enjoyment to go around. There also comes more money that needs to be spent. Managing finances with a larger family can be stressful and difficult depending on the expenses you have. We’re here to offer some helpful financial advice for big families, so you don’t have to feel tight on cash!  Own Less Vehicles  Reduce transportation costs as much as possible by limiting the number of Read More

We may all think we know a thing or two about finances, but do we really know it all? There’s always more you can learn to better yourself, and that includes money management skills. Today, we’ll give you five challenges to test your money management in order to whip your finances into shape!  1. No Spend Challenge  We know this sounds scary, but you can still buy groceries and pay your recurring bills. Try not spending money on any unnecessary items Read More

2020 brought a lot for us to handle, so we’re hoping 2021 will be the best year yet! Now is the time to start thinking about the changes you want to make for yourself and your habits this year. That’s why Exchange Bank of Northeast Missouri wants to offer our favorite savings resolutions to kickstart the new year.  Improve Your Credit Score  Improving your credit score will allow for a higher credit limit, better rates on loans and so much more! To do this, work on Read More