by Pete Yang | Jul 15, 2022 | Environment
How to Talk to Your Family About Estate Planning It may be difficult to talk to your family about your death, but leaving them in the dark about your estate plan is not a good idea. Here’s some advice on what to do. A good estate plan, designed by an estate attorney...
by Ross Bentzler | Jul 15, 2022 | Financial
Investment scammers victimize thousands of people every year to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars. Over the years they have honed their approaches and techniques and are difficult to detect. When it comes to your money, the safest course is to maintain a...
by Alpine Bank Staff | Jul 15, 2022 | Financial
Midyear Financial Checkup: Stay on Track for Your Goals During periods of economic duress, like the one we’re experiencing now, midyear is an excellent opportunity to review goals and strategies. Taking a step back allows you to make any necessary adjustments to stay...
by Ross Bentzler | Jun 23, 2022 | Financial
The popularity of digital payments, mobile banking options, P2P phone apps, and wallet apps for making non-cash transactions continues to surge, climbing to nearly $7 billion in annual payments around the world. That’s a target-rich environment for scammers who find...
by Ross Bentzler | May 17, 2022 | Financial
Consumers lose billions of dollars a year to fraudulent loan practices. Whether for a home or a car, the primary victims are those most in need of a loan and most likely to fall for a fake offer because they are turned down by legitimate lenders. Here’s how many types...
