Fees, Fees, Fees: Why Banking Costs So Much
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The average American pays $7 in banking fees every single month, according to a January 2022 CNBC story. That doesn’t sound like much, but who wouldn’t…
E-Bank or Brick-and-Mortar?
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Online banking may offer convenience but experts say having a personal relationship with a local bank is crucial to business success Online banks and traditional banks…
5 Things You Need to Know About Business Insurance
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant You insure your home, auto, health and life. Why do you need business insurance? “Business insurance is extremely important to protect business owners from liability, property…
How to Prepare to Get a Business Loan from A Local Bank
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant If your small business needs a loan, any preparation you do can only improve your chances of approval. Area bankers weighed in on what will help…
Jim Dowd is Ready to Lead Pathfinder Bank Forward
By Steve Yablonski Pathfinder Bank’s new interim CEO wants to build upon the legacy of his friend and mentor Tom Schneider James Dowd is the new interim CEO of Pathfinder…
An Old Bank is Coming Back to Life in Mexico
By Ken Sturtz The building that housed the first bank in the village of Mexico—built in 1855—is in the process of being restored, and soon it’ll be open to the…
What You Should Know Before Applying for a Business Loan
Be prepared before you seek assistance for your business By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Interest rates are down compared with before the pandemic. It may be a good time for your…
Pandemic Changes in Banking to Continue
Some of the changes banks have instituted are likely to continue post-pandemic By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Perhaps your company has grown to rely on remote deposits more during the pandemic…
Banks Embrace Face Masks as Safety Measure Despite Challenges
By Ken Sturtz In the months since the COVID-19 virus began spreading across the United States, perhaps no change has been as noticeable as the introduction of face masks to…
Where Have All The Coins Gone?
Cash shortage continues to be a a problem. Experts blame COVID-19 By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Have you been reaching for your credit or debit card more recently instead of cash?…