by Alpine Bank Staff | Jan 18, 2023 | Financial
Consider Section 529 tax-advantaged plans for saving According to a report published by the Education Data Initiative, the average cost of college tuition and fees at public four-year institutions rose 179.2% from academic year 2000-2001 through academic year...
by Alpine Bank Staff | Jan 18, 2023 | Financial
Start early to save time and money Whether you file your taxes using tax preparation software or with the help of a tax professional, you can save a lot of time and money by getting organized early. Here’s a tax preparation checklist to help you get a jump on...
by Ross Bentzler | Dec 19, 2022 | Digital
Tips to identify it, and how to protect yourself Business email compromise (BEC), also known as email account compromise (EAC), is one of the most financially damaging online crimes. It exploits the fact that so many of us rely on email to conduct both our personal...
by Alpine Bank Staff | Dec 19, 2022 | Financial
Nationwide issue for small businesses A recent survey from small business referral network Alignable found that August saw the highest rent delinquency rate among small businesses to date for the year. The delinquency rate was measured at 40% in the U.S., up 6%...
by Alpine Bank Staff | Dec 19, 2022 | Bank News
An innovative interest rate reduction technique If you’re currently in the market for a new home, you may have found yourself wondering if it’s the right time to buy. After all, both home prices and interest rates remain high. If this situation describes you, there’s...
