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Bookkeeping Basics for Small Business Owners

Small business owners spend hours each week recording, organizing, and processing financial transactions – everything from accounts receivable and payable, to employee payments, expense receipts and supplier invoices.

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The Number 1 Question All Bank Tellers Get Asked

“Why do you need to see my ID?”

One of Bank Independent’s primary goals is to protect your funds and financial information to the best of our ability. This often means asking for an acceptable form of photo identification.

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How to Avoid Scams When Applying for Student Loan Debt Relief

The Student Loan Debt Relief Application is now live and scammers are using it as a way to get your money and information. Be sure to follow the process and be patient. Anyone who says they can put you in front of the line or speed up the process is a scammer.

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What a CD is and Why it's the Smartest Investment

A certificate of deposit, or CD, is a type of savings account. It's a low-risk investment, and the funds are FDIC insured.

When you open a CD, you agree to leave your money in the account for a specific amount of time, usually six months to five years. In return, the bank pays you a fixed rate of interest on your deposited amount.

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The Orion Amphitheater Announces New Partnership With Bank Independent

(HUNTSVILLE, AL) October 5, 2022 -- The Orion Amphitheater is excited to announce new partnerships with Bank Independent and your Local Ford Dealers, also known as the Southeast Ford Dealer Advertising Fund (a market-area-based cooperative comprised of nearly 150 Ford dealerships throughout Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee). 

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Bank Independent Promotes Carol Underwood

Sheffield, Ala. – Tuesday, October 4, 2022 – Bank Independent is pleased to announce the promotion of Carol Underwood to VP-Special Projects for Interstate Billing Service. In this new role, Underwood will serve as a project leader for portfolio projects and will be a resource for the implementation of strategic initiatives.  

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Easy Steps You Can Take Now To Get Ready To Pay For College

Sending your children to college is a huge financial undertaking. The average cost of tuition and fees for the 2019-20 school year was $34,740 at private colleges, $9,970 for in-state students at public colleges, and $25,620 for out-of-state students at public colleges, according to the College Board.

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Don't Forget This in Your Financial Checklist to Review Each Quarter

Quarterly checkups are important, especially when it comes to your finances. They can help you stay on track and make necessary adjustments along the way.

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Easy Steps to Protect your Bank Account from Fraud

Nobody wants their hard-earned money stolen by fraudsters, but all too often, people fall victim to fraud and identity theft.

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Questions & Answers with Penny Camp

As part of our 75th Anniversary celebration, we sat down with some of our executives to get their thoughts about Bank Independent’s legacy of making a positive difference and what they are excited about for the next 75 years of our company’s future.

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