Your Local Change Supported Our Community in 2020 During the COVID-19 Crisis
In 2020, the Elevations Community Relief Fund provided more than $150,000. […]
Category: Personal Finance
Tips to Keep Yourself Safe from Scammers During the Holidays
More than ever, we’re shopping online and using our credit cards for purchases. Follow these helpful tips to keep your finances and personal information safe this holiday season. Scams to avoid Fake shipment tracking — Many retailers will send emails or text messages to give you updates on order shipments. During the holidays when you are expecting a larger number of packages, scammers will attempt […]
Wealth Management Tips for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners
When you’re an entrepreneur, you’re in charge of all business details — including finances. By taking the time now to think about the future, you can intentionally set your business up for financial security beyond the day-to-day flow of income and expenses. You don’t need an employer to prepare for retirement, get insurance or create […]
7 Ways to Save for Retirement
It’s time. You’re ready to plan how you will save for retirement, or finally do a spring cleaning of your current investments to ensure they’re actually working for you. Perfect! In addition to the program your employer offers, know that you can take control of your financial future by independently setting up accounts to better […]
Should I Lease or Buy a Car?
It’s time for an upgrade. As you dream about getting behind the wheel of a new vehicle, know that you have options. Will you buy a car? Or, will you lease a car? With either choice you’ll likely require an auto loan from the manufacturer or your preferred financial institution, unless you have enough cash on hand to […]
Mobile Wallets: Everything You Need to Know
A mobile wallet is an app that stores your credit and debit card information, so you can make purchases and transfers through your phone, computer or watch without ever pulling out your cards. Elevations Visa ® credit and debit cards work with commonly used mobile wallets. Some widely used mobile wallet apps include Apple Pay®, Google PayTM, Samsung Pay®, Garmin Pay TM, FitBit Pay TM and Visa […]
How to Start Your Retirement Plan
We often dream about the freedom of retirement. Perhaps you hope to travel the country by RV, purchase a seaside cabin or gift your grandchildren funds for college. But have you thought about how to make these wishes happen? It’s never too early (or too late) to start thinking and planning for your retirement. Work through the six questions below to put the wheels in motion toward financial security after you collect […]
4 Steps to Get Your Finances Fit
Whether you want to make your day-to-day finances more comfortable or get on track to reach your financial goals, checking in with how you’re managing your money can help. At Elevations, our in-branch team of experienced Financial Solutions Guides are ready to assist you. Here are four ways we help members find opportunities during a […]
6 Benefits of Investing in Real Estate
Have you been wondering about investing in real estate? Owning an investment property can be a great choice, and we’ve outlined six of the biggest benefits here. Keep in mind, whether you invest in real estate, stocks, bonds, CDs or anything else, it’s important to talk through the potential risks and returns with an experienced professional before committing. Top reasons to invest […]
The Shape of Economic Recovery
On June 8, 2020, the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), which has official responsibility for determining U.S. business cycles, announced that February 2020 marked the end of an expansion that began in 2009 and the beginning of a recession.1 This was no great surprise considering widespread business closures due to the coronavirus pandemic and the […]
