Sunset of Most Paper Treasury Checks
Posted On: September 17, 2025 by Prevail Bank in: Banking / Money Management
The U.S. Department of the Treasury will stop issuing paper checks for most federal payments on September 30, 2025. The change effects paper Social Security checks, Veteran benefits checks, and any other federal benefit payment check.
Persons still receiving a paper check for Social Security, Veterans benefits, or any other federal benefit payment need to enroll in direct deposit.
Call the Federal agency that pays the benefit and follow...
Three Tips to Raise Your Credit Score and Keep it High
Posted On: September 9, 2025 by Prevail Bank in: Banking / Money Management
Your credit score affects many aspects of your life, including making large purchases, obtaining loans, renting an apartment and even applying for a job. Do you know your current credit score? When was the last time you checked your credit report? Here are a few simple steps you can take to help improve your credit score and keep it working for you, not against you.
Credit UtilizationOne of the major factors in your credit score...
When borrowing money - Things to know
Posted On: September 8, 2025 by Prevail Bank in: Banking / Money Management
Borrowing money—whether from a bank, credit card, friend, or another lender—comes with general rules and principles that help protect both the borrower and the lender.
But before we share those general principles, please know this article isn’t going to talk about borrowing money to buy a home. Borrowing money for a home has so many options and components (it’s complicated); we truly recommend working with a professional....
What is Prevail Bank doing to keep its customers financially safe?
Posted On: September 4, 2025 by Prevail Bank in: Banking / Money Management, Fraud
What is Prevail Bank doing to keep its customers financially safe?
The above question was posed to us after we issued a Fraud Awareness email to our customers. It was a great question. We suspect many people were asking the same.
Please know, Prevail Bank is fully committed to the protection and confidentiality of your information. We follow, in strict accordance, the guidelines established by the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) and the...
Data Breaches: 12 To Dos if Your Information was Compromised
Posted On: September 4, 2025 by Prevail Bank in: Banking / Money Management, Fraud
Data Breaches: 12 To Dos if Your Information was Compromised
In today’s digital world, data breaches have unfortunately become more common. From major retailers to healthcare providers, even financial institutions — no organization is completely immune. If you've received a notice saying your personal information was compromised/stolen in a data breach, it can be unsettling, but don’t panic. Taking the right steps quickly can help minimize the damage and...
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