Sheffield, Ala. – Friday, January 07, 2022 – Bank Independent, headquartered in Sheffield, Ala, is proud to announce the internal promotions of team members Heather McCollister, and Cynthia Webster.
Are you considering moving your money to a different financial institution? There may be many reasons why. Perhaps you just took a new job that will require you to move across the country. Maybe your current bank is closing the location nearest you or merging with another, leading you to rethink your banking relationship altogether. Or, it could be something as simple as wanting more online and mobile access not offered by your current bank. Whether for a career move or a search for more satisfactory levels of service, switching banks comes with a multitude of factors to consider if you want a smooth transition.
They say hindsight is 20/20. That is usually a way of saying your past choices are clearer when viewed from your current circumstances. It is also something people say when they are not happy with their current results. However, you can also use your 20/20 hindsight to script your future so that you will be pleased with the results when you once again review your choices of the past year.
As important as it is for individuals to protect their private information from scammers, it is equally important for businesses. "Slamming" is a common term used for professional scammers who target businesses which can result in large losses, fraudulent agreements and unnecessary frustrations.
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.
