Northwest Bank offers five tips to help consumers avoid fraud while using social media.

Scammers have used QR codes to steal personal information by imitating legitimate companies or sending deceptive emails and text messages. Read this article to learn how to protect yourself.

One of the easiest ways to boost your cybersecurity is to always keep software and apps updated. Visit this blog to learn more!

Read this blog on how to secure your personal and financial information from identity and financial theft.

Passwords are the keys to your digital castle. Just like your housekeys, you want to do everything you can to keep your passwords safe.

Cybercriminals like to go phishing, but you don't have to take the bait. Learn how to spot phishing!

Multi-factor authentication allows you to protect yourself in multiple ways. Learn how!

Northwest Bank offers six tips to help customers avoid fraud during the 2023 tax season.

January is a great time to secure your accounts and change up your passwords by creating new and strong passwords.

Whether it's Venmo, PayPal or Apple Pay, peer-to-peer payment apps have quickly risen in popularity over the last few years. While they create convenience for consumers, they also create a new target for fraudsters. And because payment apps do not have the same consumer protection as bank accounts, such as FDIC insurance, money stolen through a payment app cannot be recovered.

It's no secret that a college education is expensive, and the price tag can be intimidating for parents as well as students. With scholarships, the cost of education can be significantly reduced. Getting your application noticed is key. In recognition of National Scholarship Month in November, here are five tips for completing scholarship applications for students.

Planning for the future is important particularly when it comes to finances. Financial planning can help you meet your financial goals by effectively manage your income. Now is a great time to examine your financial priorities and to start saving for the future.

Are you haunted by a low credit score? Your credit score is an important part of your overall financial picture, and having bad credit can cost you both money and missed opportunities, from paying higher interest rates and insurance premiums to potentially not qualifying for financing when you need it.

Do these things to build better credit and enjoy the perks of lower loan rates.

It's just about time to head back to school, which means, if you're entering college, you might be taking out a student loan for the first time. Did you know that student loans can affect your credit score?

We're giving you the 411 on credit inquiries, because knowing how they affect you is a big part of being financially healthy.

Learn the basics of a credit score and why it is important.

How much do you know about credit scores, how they're calculated, and what they're used for? Ramp up your knowledge with this helpful guide so you know what to expect next time you apply for credit.

It's never too early to start saving for retirement. You may have heard many people utter that statement before, but it's likely that few people think about applying it to teenagers. While teens are generally more focused on the here and now, now is a great time to encourage your teen to think about starting their retirement savings now so they can secure their future.

Create your budget based on how much you CAN spend each month.