by Alpine Bank | Jan 18, 2022 | Financial
Proposed changes to estate taxes may change the way that inheritance has traditionally worked In historic proportions, upwards of 10,000 baby boomers are crossing the retirement threshold each day. This segment of our population holds more than half the...
by Alpine Bank Staff | Dec 15, 2021 | Financial
Consider a small business owner on the verge of a breakthrough that could catapult their business to the next level, but who needs money. Without a capital infusion, this person won’t be able to hire the people or buy the needed equipment they need. This...
by Ross Bentzler | Dec 15, 2021 | Digital
Each year millions of people fall victim to phishing attacks, resulting in tens of thousands of people losing their identity — or their money. What is a phishing attack? A scammer disguises an email to make it look like it’s coming from a legitimate source, like a...
by Pete Yang | Nov 23, 2021 | Environment, Financial
Protect Yourself From Holiday Shopping Scams The holiday season is here, and after extended lockdowns and quarantining, this year is expected to see record online sales. Unfortunately, fraudsters and scammers are also gearing up, targeting vulnerable consumers and...
by Ross Bentzler | Oct 20, 2021 | Community
Scammers have never let a good crisis go to waste. Scams that target the elderly have spiked throughout the COVID pandemic, including phone fraud and online romance schemes, preying on their heightened fears and vulnerabilities. While COVID-related scams have been on...
