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Ways to go green that save green
06/15/18
When people hear “go green” thoughts often wander to solar panels, electric cars, and smart appliances. And while it’s true that all these items can help you save money in the long run, they can also be costly today. The good news is that if you
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Tapping Home Equity Isn't Limited to Loans. See if a Line of Credit is a Better Choice for You
06/04/18
Your home equity is a valuable asset that you can access for home improvements, to pay off debt or for any reason you choose. Today, there’s more than one way to convert your home’s equity into cash without selling. Understanding which option is
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What You Need to Know About Mortgages
05/02/18
Whether the market is cool or hot—like it is today in many places—purchasing your ideal home requires careful navigation of the mortgage process. Jump in too quickly and you might face higher fees and interest rates. Take too long and, in today’s
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7 ways the new tax bill could affect you
02/19/18
At Pinnacle Bank, we’ve heard a lot of questions about the new tax policies enacted under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). While there are many changes, most taxpayers won’t notice them all. So, to simplify things a bit we’ve grouped some of
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Things you didn’t know you could do with Pinnacle Bank online
01/16/18
These days online banking is pretty standard. Most people know how to open an account, check their balances, transfer funds and even apply for a loan. But Pinnacle Bank’s online banking has some advanced features that can help you save time, save
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How to protect yourself from the Equifax Data Breach
11/21/17
Equifax, one of three major credit bureaus, had their servers broken into and the personal data for over 143 million Americans was stolen. That means the chances that you were affected are pretty high. So how do you protect yourself from one of the
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How to Save for a Down Payment on a Home
10/26/17
The first step is to understand how much you’ll need to save. Talking to a mortgage expert like the ones at Pinnacle Bank can help you understand your options. A 20% down payment is generally seen as a good number to aim for, and is typically the
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To Buy or Not to Buy? That is the question when considering your next home.
09/20/17
A home is often the largest investment most people will make, but there are risks associated with home ownership. So how do you know if now is the time to make the investment? Here are a few tips: Pay off high-interest debt first Credit cards and
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Protecting yourself from identity theft: 5 tips everyone should know
08/21/17
Identity theft is extremely common. If the amount of identity theft crimes committed in the United States were spread evenly over the entire population, everyone in the country would have had their identities stolen at least twice. The good news is
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Avoiding check fraud
07/17/17
It seems like headlines these days are all about sophisticated hackers and complicated scams, but old-fashioned check fraud presents a greater risk to the average person and it’s on the rise. Protecting yourself from check fraud is simple if you