Insights and tips to help you with your finances, plus information from The Summit’s community partners.
May 6, 2022
The past two years have changed the way that we travel, or even plan for travelling. Here are some great tips for financing your next trip of a lifetime.
April 5, 2022
By Dawn Kellogg April is Financial Literacy Month! As college students, financial literacy is especially important now as it’s a sign of how financially successful you’ll be later in life. A national study by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) found that only 34% of Americans could answer basic financial literacy questions. Adopting basic financial skills […]
March 24, 2022
By Dawn Kellogg Congratulations! Your child has just been accepted to the university of their choice! You cry happy tears, knowing that the next exciting chapter of their life is about to unfold. Then, reality sets in and, possibly, anxiety as you think about how much a degree costs. You might have been setting aside […]
March 15, 2022
By Dawn Kellogg If you’ve ever had a chance to explore The Summit’s website (and we hope you have), you may have noticed some articles and links to GreenPath, The Summit’s Financial Education partner. GreenPath has a wealth of resources available to members of The Summit. Their certified experts can help you navigate the big moments […]
March 9, 2022
By Dawn Kellogg What is a Home Equity Line of Credit? And who/what is it good for? A home equity line of credit, or HELOC, is a type of home equity loan – basically, a second mortgage. It allows you to draw funds as you need them and repay the money at a variable interest rate. […]
February 10, 2022
By Dawn Kellogg, Public Relations and Community Engagement Specialist According to Forbes Magazine, over 23 million Americans plan to bet more than $4.3 billion on this year’s Super Bowl. Over 1/3 of those people plan to bet online. There is no doubt – sports betting, particularly online, is exploding. Goldman Sachs Group Inc predicts that […]
January 28, 2022
By David Czarniak, Information Security Specialist Today is Data Privacy Day! We all know what a jungle the cyberworld can be. Now, more than ever, it is important to safeguard yourself from those who would take and misuse your personal information. To raise awareness, and promote data privacy best practices, here are some useful tips […]
January 13, 2022
By Laurie Baker, President and CEO We live in challenging times. When we posted notices in our branches in 2020 announcing adjustments due to COVID-19, who could have foreseen that we would still be navigating a pandemic nearly two years later? I like to think that we have learned a lot over the past 22 […]
December 31, 2021
As the New Year approaches, many of us make lists. Lists of resolutions, goals, and hopes. For me, I always have a goal to become more organized, and to get in better physical shape. This year particularly, I am adding the goal of financial wellness to my list. The New Year offers a great opportunity […]
October 21, 2021
How are credit unions different? Our President and CEO, Laurie Baker, shares her thoughts on why so many people choose credit unions for their financial services needs.
October 18, 2021
Should you get a debit card, credit card or both? We can help.
October 6, 2021
Learn how to recognize and avoid home warranty scams, including those that mention The Summit.
