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Fraud and Security   /  How Pinnacle Protects You

While new credit and debit card technology has come with security improvements, the frequency of card transactions and the speed of daily life have contributed to more card fraud. Under federal regulations, your bank or card issuer may be more limited than you think in what they can do to help, especially with debit cards. Read up on the regulations and our tips to thwart fraudulent use of your cards.

Personal Finance   /  Managing Your Money

Does it seem like your money disappears as quickly as you earn it? Curiosity about that “phenomenon” is a great cue for the start of a successful budget plan. Follow that spirit of inquiry to find out where all your money has been hiding and put some structure in place in the form of a personal budget.

Articles   /  Managing Your Business

Taking care of your employees' financial wellness is the right thing to do - and it can be good for your company. People who are financially stable are happier, healthier and more productive. As your employees’ main source of income, health insurance and retirement plans, you may be best positioned to help. So what can you do about it?

Personal Finance   /  Managing Your Money

America is bubbling with questions about FDIC insurance. We’ve collected a series of articles with advice on FDIC insurance, including the basics of coverage and ways to structure accounts to get more. 

Fraud and Security   /  Safe Practices for Businesses

Fraudsters pose extreme threats to our clients if we fail to know who we are working with and ensure they have the authority to provide instructions for payments or alter account information. We strongly recommend that our clients perform similar due diligence. Money sent by wire transfer is highly unlikely to be recovered. Working together, we can protect you from phony requests.

Personal Finance   /  Managing Your Money

Technology promises to make your life easier, and sometimes it does. But what we’re after isn’t the latest app or online feature. What we’re really chasing is something that’s simple and saves us time and effort. When it comes to banking technology, these are the features you should focus on: the ones that actually make things easy.