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Welcome to our blog containing educational articles to help you navigate your personal or business financial needs! Keep updated on Northwestern Bank's activity in the community too.Showing 17-24 of 24 Results for the Personal Finance category
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Are you Cyber Secure?
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Practice safe online procedures to protect your digital world.
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What are CDs and when are they helpful?
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Have you heard of financial Certificates of Deposit but not quite sure how they work? They may be a good option when you are saving for a large purchase, looking for a low-risk investment, have money sitting in savings you don't need immediately or have received a monetary windfall.
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Financial Tips for your Vacation
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Start your vacation planning early. Learn the financial steps necessary to set up your budget and finances for your annual vacation.
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Our Bank Will Never Ask That!
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Learn how to protect yourself from scams.
Scammers rely on you not knowing how to respond to their questions. It’s important to be aware of what a bank can ask you over text or phone so that you don’t inadvertently give your personal identification information to an unknown party.
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Fall Financial Refresh
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Summer is winding down and many people are gearing up for apple season, pumpkin everything and changing leaves! Before you run out to enjoy the cool fall weather, now is a good time to evaluate your annual financial goals. A lot can happen throughout the year. Don’t wait until December to see if you’ve reached your goals - check in on your progress (or lack thereof) now.
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Yes, you need a budget! 5 steps to make it happen.
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A budget is a plan for your money to help you achieve your financial goals. Whether you are trying to make ends meet, save for a house, pay off a credit card, or just set aside money for a fun activity a budget can help you.
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Home Buying 101
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What to know before you buy.
Whether you are buying your first home or second it can be an exhilarating, yet intimidating life event. Purchasing a home is one of the largest financial expenditures most people will make in their lifetime. As a result, it’s critical to understand your finances and the home buying process before making your offer.
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What is a personal financial statement.
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What’s your net worth and why does it matter?
Net worth is a term you hear in the news when they discuss wealthy people but, news flash, everyone has a net worth and it is important to know yours. A simple way to find your net worth is to create a personal financial statement (PFS).
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