Does it feel like you blinked and it’s already the beginning of a new year? With each new year, comes new aspirations, goals, and plans. These ideas can vary from person to person, but for seniors in college, one of the main things we are thinking about is graduation and planning for life after college. It’s the time of the year where reality really begins to set in (if it hasn’t already)!
Being thrown into your first professional workplace is a huge shift from being just a normal college student to becoming a valued member of the team. It’s one of the major transitions in life that comes with some preparation, but not perfection. It’s going to take your education, some practical hands-on experience, and putting into practice a little workplace etiquette.
Sheffield, Ala. – Tuesday, December 14, 2021 – Over 4,108 toys and $1,981.29 in cash were donated in the eleventh annual Bank Independent Toy Share drive between November 12 and December 3, 2021. All donations were distributed to local children in need through partner organizations across North Alabama in time for the holidays. Bank Independent donated an additional $11,000 to Toy Share partner organizations to match the $11,000 seven customers won during the Seven Weeks of Winning and Giving sweepstakes.
There comes a point in life where budgeting begins. No matter how big or small the item you are saving for, there are things you will want to factor in if you are planning to pay on your own for the first time. When you were younger, it may have been that new video game or concert you saved up for, but now it’s more than just leisure activities and the odd impulse buy.
Spending less and saving more is a simple way to take control of your personal finances. However, studies show less than half of Americans regularly save at least 5% of their income and only 43% have an automatic savings plan outside of work. Saving for a big purchase, or college, or even retirement may seem overwhelming, but it's manageable when taken one small step at a time.
It is said that 87% of an iceberg’s volume is found below the water’s surface. For business owners, this analogy may sound familiar. So much of the work you do to help your business thrive takes place behind the scenes. The same can be said for our Treasury Solutions.
Interviews are an inevitable part of the job-hunting process if you’re fortunate enough to make it to this phase. Preparing for your first formal interview, whether it’s for your first job ever or a specialized job after you earn your degree, can be nerve-wracking. You want to make a good impression and display complete confidence, not only in yourself, but also in what you have to offer.
Sheffield, Ala.− Monday, November 29, 2021– Bank Independent has been named one of the Best Banks to Work For in 2021. This marks the third year in a row this prestigious honor was awarded to the Bank.
In a world driven by speed and convenience, it’s no surprise that Bank Independent is merging digital and personal banking to better assist customers’ needs. Digital banking empowers you to manage your finances on your time from the comfort of your home or on the plane to your next vacation destination. With this in mind, what are the real advantages of choosing digital banking?
If you're doing online shopping this holiday season, be on the lookout for scammers trying to steal a deal, too! With more people shopping online this year, shoppers may encounter more online shopping scams. The FBI advises that scammers don't take holidays off from swindling unsuspecting shoppers. Shoppers should stay vigilant and be aware of potential scams.
