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Learn more about Hills Bank Live Local Movement – LIVING WELL Magazine

March 4, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Learn more about Hills Bank Live Local Movement – LIVING WELL Magazine

Bringing It Home
By Barb Colehour, Hills Bank, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
Thanks to the internet, you’ve got the world at your fingertips—unique shopping experiences, travel planning, streaming videos, and social networking are ready and waiting at the touch of a key—but what about the world just outside your door? Those same opportunities can be found right in your hometown, and Hills Bank’s Live Local program encourages you to do just that: live locally. […]

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DATCU Credit Union on consolidating accounts – LIVING WELL Magazine

January 21, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on DATCU Credit Union on consolidating accounts – LIVING WELL Magazine

Never Put All Your Eggs in One Basket? Maybe it’s time to reconsider…

Courtesy DATCU Credit Union, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
Remember that old cliché, “never put all your eggs in one basket”? Well, in some circumstances, that might not be the best advice. Today, when shopping, most people enjoy the simple convenience of swiping a debit or credit card. Now that recent legislation is capping the fees that financial institutions can charge for debit card use, big banks are scrambling to find ways to re-coup that money. […]

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Northstar Bank: How to protect your identity – LIVING WELL Magazine

January 10, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Northstar Bank: How to protect your identity – LIVING WELL Magazine

Protect Your Identity

By Michele Barber, Northstar Bank, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports approximately 10 million Americans fall victim to identity theft each year. Because this crime is growing at an unbelievable rate, it is important for us to know what to do to prevent identity theft, and even more important to know how to respond when our identity is stolen. […]

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ANB Bank: market volatility and investor emotions lead to under-performing investment portfolios – LIVING WELL Magazine

January 5, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on ANB Bank: market volatility and investor emotions lead to under-performing investment portfolios – LIVING WELL Magazine

Market volatility and investor emotions lead to under-performing investment portfolios

Courtesy ANB Bank, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine

Over the last 30 years, a number of studies have been conducted that compare the investment performance of professional money managers (also known as institutional managers) with that of self directed or individual investors. […]

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Watch out for fake check scams – North Dallas Bank and Trust Co., LIVING WELL Magazine

October 14, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Watch out for fake check scams – North Dallas Bank and Trust Co., LIVING WELL Magazine

Watch Out For Fake Check Scams!

By Gregory E. Niemeyer, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine

There’s a new scam making the rounds – and this one involves fake checks. It’s hard to believe here in the age of online banking, but this one has been pretty successful and can end up costing you thousands of dollars. […]

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ANB Bank talks equity – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 20, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on ANB Bank talks equity – LIVING WELL Magazine

Equity – A shaky start to the year – I think not!

By Chauncey J. Busacker, CFA, VP/Portfolio Manager, ANB Bank, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
The first quarter of 2011 was certainly not the calm start many people were hoping for. Social unrest swept through the Middle East escalating to Civil War in Libya. […]

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Resource Bank talks residential investment properties – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 16, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Resource Bank talks residential investment properties – LIVING WELL Magazine

Residential Investment Properties

Bank on the ‘KEYS’ to diversifying your investments
Courtesy Resource Bank, Northshore LIVING WELL Magazine

With interest rates for savings and CDs at an all time low, many seniors are looking for ways to enhance their returns and secure wealth. The time for diversification into residential real estate investments may be now! […]

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Hills Bank offers seniors exciting opportunities – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 14, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Hills Bank offers seniors exciting opportunities – LIVING WELL Magazine

You Have a Friend at Hills
Courtesy of Hills Bank, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
Travel halfway around the world by yourself? Buy a single ticket to a stage play? Celebrate your birthday alone? Not when you’ve got friends. The Hills Bank Friends Club offers seniors many exciting opportunities to enrich and explore life to its fullest with trips, events, and benefits designed exclusively for customers aged 50 or better. […]