From cheesy TV movies to huge theatrical releases, the holiday season looks to be quite promising for new media. Here’s a preview of what’s to come later this year so you can get into the holiday spirit:“A Biltmore Christmas” (Hallmark)Two Hallmark Channel favorites, Bethany Joy Lenz and Kristoffer Polaha, star this romantic, time-traveling...
You’ve already spent time and effort hiring the right candidate, so make sure you don’t drop the ball when you get them plugged into your staff. An effective onboarding process will ensure any new hires will be able to seamlessly graft into the workplace.Begin well before they arriveBegin the onboarding process 1-2 weeks before their first day...
Introducing your child to the world of finance should start at a young age and adapt in complexity as they grow. When the lesson of the day (or year) is all about saving and investing, consider using a certificate of deposit (CD) as a teaching tool. A CD will illustrate to your eager student how saving a portion of their allowance or earnings can...
Topics: Personal Banking, Financial Education, Family
Whether you need help with losing a few pounds or you’d like guidance when quitting a bad habit, a health and wellness coach can provide the support you need to succeed. Here’s what you should know before seeking a health and wellness coach: What is health coaching? Coaching isn’t just for athletes. A health coach can help you...
Topics: Lifestyle
Life is a journey filled with unexpected twists and turns, like the excitement of welcoming a new addition, retiring and starting a new adventure, or the bittersweet feeling of an empty nest. If something like this is changing in your own life, you may be considering buying or selling a house. That’s because through all these life-altering events,...
Topics: Mortgages / Home Equity
For better or for worse, your company’s social media posts can draw a lot of attention. However, a few smart practices can keep your brand looking good in the public eye. Here’s a look at what you should — and shouldn’t — do to maintain a healthy social media presence for your business: Do include a call-to-action Whether you’re...
Topics: Small Business
Even when you’ve reached retirement age, your working years won’t necessarily come to an end. In some cases, you may need — or want — to find a part-time job after you’ve officially retired. Here are some questions to ask yourself as you decide whether to seek out employment during your retirement:Will you have enough money to live on?This is...
Family trips are a fundamental source of making memories. But, with everything going on, it’s easy to miss so much! When you take on the role of family photographer, you’re always behind the scenes. You’re more of a witness than an active participant. Step out from behind the camera and let a professional photographer capture your next family trip...
Topics: Family
A healthy business must have a thriving customer base that provides stability as a major revenue driver. In fact, Harvard Business Review found it’s easier and less costly to retain existing customers who already know your brand and your products or services than to acquire new customers. To have an effective customer retention approach, though,...
Topics: Small Business
With easy-to-access data, convenient automatic transfers, and a variety of ways to organize your money, online banking can revolutionize the way you budget. Here’s a look at a few easy tips to help you budget better with the power of technology:Set up sub-accountsEven if you’re putting money away in a savings account, it can be difficult to...
Topics: Personal Banking, Financial Education