Managing Your Money
Check Your Stats: What Credit and Other Reports Say about You
Your credit report contains a lot of information about you, including what accounts you have and your bill paying history. But these reports aren’t the only documents out there that provide a glimpse into your financial past. Here’s what you need to know about the various reports that might contain your information—and who can look at them.
Helping New Grads Navigate their Finances
Launching your career post-college is exciting but also scary. You need all the support you can get even in boom times. With economic uncertainty, the challenges are even greater.Here are a few ways you can help yourself get a handle on financial matters in those early days.
Keys to Early Financial Planning
You’re just starting out. You spent a long time in school preparing for this moment. This may be the first time you’ve had a good amount of money left over after paying your bills, and you hope it only goes up from here. Where do you start in building a smart financial plan? Here are the basics.
Beyond Stimulus: What Individuals Can Get from the CARES Act
You got your stimulus check, but what else can the CARES Act do for you? Our good friend Paul Anglin from Blankenship CPA Group joins us to talk about the new rules for retirement plan withdrawals and other parts of the pandemic stimulus bill that could affect your taxes.
How To: Use Mobile Check Deposit
Many Americans will receive stimulus checks by mail soon. So now is a great time to download the mobile app and practice making deposits from home!
Plans Can Bring Peace of Mind in a Crisis
Crises like the COVID-19 pandemic stir up fear and uncertainty. As Pinnacle carries out plans to ensure service to clients, we know you are taking steps to prepare for and mitigate the impact of the outbreak on you and your family. Here are a few things you can do to prepare for this emergency or any other.
Banking with Safety and Convenience
At Pinnacle, when crisis strikes, our first priority is to protect those most important to us by ensuring the health and safety of our clients, associates and their families. We are also here to help you navigate uncertain times. It’s unknown how long the new virus will impact everyday life, but there are a few things you can do now to create ease and convenience while maintaining safety.
Making a Budget that Works
Stop asking yourself “Where’d all my money go?” and start taking a real look at the ins and outs of your cash. Here are the steps you can take to “pull back the veil” on your current spending, create a budget and establish a few key habits to be more intentional going forward.
5 Tips for Safe Online Holiday Shopping
Chances are you’re one of the millions of consumers who plan on ordering a few holiday items from the comfort of your home instead of braving the malls. If that’s the case, it’s important to know how to keep your personal information safe online.
Get Security, Liquidity and a Higher Rate of Return with These CD Strategies
Everyone faces the same dilemma with their savings. We want our money to grow, but we worry about risk. You can find that perfect balance of protecting your nest egg and getting a higher rate of return by strategically using this old standby savings vehicle.
