Do You Practice Safe Checks?
Posted On: May 29, 2025 by Prevail Bank in: Fraud
Despite the fact that check use has declined by 25%, reports of check fraud have soared. In fact, they’ve nearly doubled since 2021. If you’re using checks, please remember you’re exposing your personal information (name, contact information) and bank account info with each one you write. Criminals are becoming more sophisticated every day, finding new ways to steal your financial information and ultimately your money.
Criminals are known to...
Planning for Retirement in Your 20s: Why Starting Early Makes a Big Difference
Posted On: May 28, 2025 by Prevail Bank in: Banking
Retirement may seem like a distant concept when you're in your 20s, but this is the best time to start laying the foundation for your future. The decisions you make today, no matter how small, can have a major impact on your financial stability decades from now. Whether you're fresh out of college or just getting established in your career, now is the time to begin planning for the life you want later.
Step 1: Visualize Your FutureWhile you don’t need...
Beyond Banking. Fueling Digital Dreams.
Posted On: May 28, 2025 by Prevail Bank in: Business, Community
Steph Schmid’s business name, Wisco Branding, proudly reflects both local heritage and her commitment to amplifying genuine brand voices for sustainable growth.
Before starting Wisco Branding, Steph Schmid worked in radio as a digital marketing consultant, gaining experience in scriptwriting and commercial production. Recognizing she could better serve customers with personalized and flexible solutions, she dove into entrepreneurship and launched Wisco Branding....
How to Manage Student Loan Debt
Posted On: May 21, 2025 by Prevail Bank in: Banking
(2025) The dream of a higher education shouldn't be overshadowed by the reality of student loans. It's true, many of us will face this financial hurdle, but feeling overwhelmed doesn’t have to be the result. You can take control. This article empowers you with practical strategies to manage student debt, both before you enroll and long after graduation, turning potential anxiety into confident action.
Before College Start Saving EarlyIt’s...
eStatements - The Real Reason Why You Should Sign-Up
Posted On: May 14, 2025 by Prevail Bank in: Banking
For years, banks and credit unions have encouraged account holders to switch to e-statements by highlighting environmental benefits. While reducing environmental impact is important, it isn’t the game-changer. What truly is the motivating factor? Security!
A single stolen statement can give a fraudster everything they need to drain an account, open new credit lines, or take out loans in someone else’s name!
Fraud Is...
