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To help you plan ahead: Memorial Day

Cresco Bank will be observing Memorial Day on Monday, May 27th. Our lobby and drive-thru will be closed.  The Federal Reserve will be closed.  This means that all banking transactions you make after cut-off times on Friday, May 24th, will process the next business day that the Federal Reserve is open, which is Tuesday, May 28th.

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Do you need a high school graduation gift?

High School Graduation gift giving doesn’t get any easier. “The Graduate’s Survival Guide” DVD/Book Set includes entertaining scenarios on what they can expect to encounter in college life and a Q&A book providing guidance to help the new graduate manage their money. Already beautifully packaged – all you have to do is sign the (included) [...]

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What’s happening? At Cresco Bank & Trust Co.

Greetings! While national news is tough to watch with many challenges ahead, on a local level our economy is strong.  Our market has a 5% unemployment rate as of December 2012.  This is near full employment.  Agriculture is strong with area farmers having some record years. Area home prices increased in 2012 showing demand in [...]

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Fighting cyber fraud – Tips for small business

Now’s not the time to turn a cheek from tech security if you need to protect any kind of data.  Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting small businesses to transfer funds from accounts and steal private information, a fraud referred to as “corporate account takeover.” Criminals will try to spoof emails, use malicious software and online social [...]

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Your success? It’s predictable.

Do you sometimes feel like your feet are stuck in quick sand – a pattern of chaos that you just can’t shake? Our latest Chat with the Experts™ expert has great insight on releasing negative patterns. Les McKeown will tell you how to identify which pattern you’re in AND how to get unstuck from it…into [...]

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Get Smart About Credit

Cresco Bank is urging its readers to educate themselves on the Dos and Don’ts of Credit:  DO read fine print on credit applications.  The application is a contract, so read it carefully before signing. DO be wary of anyone who claims they can “fix” your credit report. DO pay at least the minimum due and contact your creditor if you [...]

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Just in! Becoming Successful Beyond Money…

New! Audio Series for Success. There’s a lot that you must do to become successful and it’s more than dollars and cents. That’s why we’re extending a Chat with the Experts™ audio series just for you. The best part?  The series is available to you for free. Hear what our latest speaker, Darren Hardy, has to [...]

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How to get your FREE credit report

Personal loans

The Fact Act Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, passed by Congress, allows all individuals the right to check their credit report once every year. You can obtain a FREE credit report once a year from each of the credit reporting agencies – Experian, Equifax and Trans Union. ONLINE AT: www.AnnualCreditReport.com TOLL FREE AT: 877.322.8228

Posted by Cresco Bank in Community News, Financial Education, Identity Theft.