by Alpine Bank Staff | May 17, 2024 | Miscellaneous
During periods of high inflation, the prices of goods and services increase as does the demand for credit, which causes interest rates to rise. Regardless of the financial situation, inflation indirectly impacts consumer debt. Lenders benefit when interest rates go up...
by Alpine Bank Staff | Mar 20, 2024 | Bank News
Paying off student loan debt After mortgages, student loan debt is the second largest type of consumer debt. Federal student aid encompasses not only tuition and fees, but also housing and food, books and supplies, as well as transportation. Federal student loans,...
by Alpine Bank Staff | Nov 20, 2023 | Everyday Banking
Helpful debt consolidation solutions and strategies It doesn’t take very long in life to realize that getting out of debt is much more difficult than getting into debt. And it’s even more challenging when you find yourself with large credit card balances charging high...
by Alpine Bank Staff | Aug 21, 2023 | Miscellaneous
Has your business digitized your payment process yet? As your business grows, our Alpine Online Business Services allow you the time-and-money saving benefits of sending and receiving funds through the Automated Clearing House (ACH) network. ACH is a network used for...
by Alpine Bank Staff | Aug 21, 2023 | Wealth Management
The Three Most Pressing Fears in Retirement Planning The most significant fear most people have as they plan for their retirement is outliving their income. Though seven in ten workers say they have confidence in the planning they’ve done to live comfortably in...
