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Creating a budget and savings plan as a beginner is an important step towards financial stability and achieving your financial goals. Below is a simple, step-by-step plan for beginners: Assess Your Current Financial Situation Before you start budgeting and saving, you need to know where you stand financially. Income: List all sources of income (e.g., […]
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Businesses are being targeted by fraudsters who are going back to the basics. One technique is to intercept checks and ‘wash’ them by replacing the payee and dollar amount. Pillar Bank’s Treasury Management Director, Lisa Lyon, discusses the rise in check fraud which started during the pandemic and shares valuable tips on safeguarding your business […]
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Holiday traditions are the threads that weave the tapestry of our collective and personal histories. They provide comfort in familiarity and joy in their celebration, whether passed down for generations or newly created. These cherished customs connect us to our roots, families, and community, making the holiday season one of reflection, gratitude, and festivity. Family-Centered […]
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Pillar Bank’s Ag Lender, Mike DeLong, interviews and jokes around with client Gary Larson of Larson Ag Ventures. Gary discusses his farming background, passion for agriculture, and the joys of managing 3,000 acres with various crops. He highlights the importance of community support, mentorship, and embracing successes and failures within the industry, maintaining that it […]
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Simplify your finances with Digital Banking! This Local Cents Podcast explores four convenient ways to send and manage your money online: Person to Person (P2P), External Transfers, Instant Payments, and Internal Transfers. Join Melissa Lokken and Ashley Chevrier as they guide you through these versatile features, making your banking experience effortless and accessible. Listen to […]
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