Social media is growing and expanding each day, with nearly 3 billion people on Facebook and over 2 billion on YouTube. Platforms like these along with Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat and more require usernames and passwords, but there’s always the unfortunate chance that your account is compromised. We’re here to provide you with a few simple things you can do to protect your social media accounts. Two-Factor Authentication Adding an extra
With the flexibility and freedom of self-employment comes the tricky challenge of managing your finances properly. Whether you’re new to the freelancing field or already know your way around the ropes, a quick money refresher is always a good idea. Below are our top money management tips for the self-employed. Have a Plan Budgeting is just as
Whether your goal this year is to save up for a big purchase or have a pile of debt to work on, make 2021 the year you focus on your funds. Below are some ideas of financial goals you can set. Short-Term Goals When you set a short-term goal, you normally aim to accomplish it within 1-12 months. The following examples are goals you
With so many people being online now, it’s even more important to be safe with what you do and add an extra layer of security to your actions. Any time you are on your phone, tablet or computer, there is a chance you could be targeted. Protect yourself and your information by keeping up to date
If you have a teenager who doesn’t quite understand how important good financial habits are, it’s time to teach them! Giving your child the building blocks on saving, budgeting and understanding debt will help make them responsible adults. Here’s some financial literacy 101 for your teenager. Bank Accounts Explaining the different types of bank accounts to your child
2020 brought a lot for us to handle, so we’re hoping 2021 will be the best year yet! Now is the time to start thinking about the changes you want to make with yourself and your habits this year. That’s why Heartland Bank wants to offer our favorite savings resolutions to kickstart the new year. Improve
Besides the obvious positive of having constant access to your bank account on your own device, Online and Mobile Banking bring various benefits to the table. If you haven’t downloaded our Mobile App yet, keep reading to find out why you should. 1. Deposit Checks Anywhere Save yourself a trip by making it possible to deposit checks from the comfort of your home. It’s an easy process, too!
Protecting yourself from identity theft is more important now than ever before! Rundown of Identity Theft The first step in prevention is recognizing what identity theft is and why it’s dangerous. A simple description of identity theft is a crime in which an individual’s personal and/or financial information is illegally obtained, most commonly for financial gain.
During 2021, we want everyone to focus on a few ways to enhance their life and habits. Financially, you are always able to make a change for the better and increase your savings. Heartland Bank offers helpful tips to break these five bad financial habits this year. 1. Impulse Buying When you see an item you think you need to
While saving money isn’t the easiest task, the first step is often the hardest part. If you’re new to the finance scene and are hoping to learn about some basic, money-saving tips, you’re in the right place! Setting realistic and doable goals is the key and we’re here to help give the push you need to get going. Track Your Spending The first step to knowing
