How To Create A Budget 101 Apr 1st, 2020 by: Anna Beam, Vice President | Associate Marketing Director Banking Tips In the simplest terms, a budget is a plan for your money. And following one is essential for reaching your financial goals. Like using a map for a road trip, having a budget provides direction. It lets you decide how you’re going to spend your money before you actually spend it, giving you potential routes ... Read More
Protecting Yourself On Vacation Mar 19th, 2019 by: Anna Beam, Vice President | Associate Marketing Director Banking TipsSecurity Whether your spring break is in full swing, or you’re getting back to your routine after a trip, it’s important to be aware of how to protect yourself before, during, and after a vacation. Vacations give thieves and fraudsters opportunity to take advantage of empty homes and high spending. To truly have a carefree vacation, ... Read More
Brush Up On Your Data Security Vocabulary Jan 28th, 2019 by: Anna Beam, Vice President | Associate Marketing Director Information Security Getting to know data security terminology is just another way to prepare and protect yourself from scammers. Check out some key terms below! Phishing: Unsolicited emails containing malicious content, including links to websites Spear Phishing: Personalized emails, indicting a level of research on the target was performed to help ensure the email appears legitimate Vishing: ... Read More
Data Compromises – How To Protect Yourself Oct 9th, 2018 by: Anna Beam, Vice President | Associate Marketing Director Internet SecuritySecurity Seems like data compromises aren’t getting the attention they used to. Perhaps it’s become an everyday occurrence that as users and clients, we’ve become more desensitized to the news. Although tempting, our vigilance as the end user is crucial in protecting our data. Following up from our last quarter update, here are some more simple ... Read More
Potential Fraud On The Rise – How To Protect Yourself Feb 27th, 2018 by: Anna Beam, Vice President | Associate Marketing Director Business TipsInformation SecurityInternet SecuritySecurity At Bank Midwest, we take the protection of your financial well-being very seriously and have experts diligently monitoring for fraud activity. Nobody is safe from potential fraud, which makes everyone a possible victim. The losses can be quick and large, but we make it a priority to safeguard your accounts and keep you updated so ... Read More