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Are you looking for the best Bank of America credit cards? My recent article for USA Today breaks down what you need to know as you determine which card is the right one for your wallet. Check it out and let me know which one you think is the top option this month!

Stay Ahead of the Curve! 🌊 https://lnkd.in/gsrzyh2r In our latest Community Banking News Update for September 2024, we cover the top trends shaping the industry — from brokered deposits regulation to Fednow developments. 🔗 Swipe through for the major news items you should know about, and read why they matter to community banks on our blog! #CommunityBanking #correspondentbanking #bankingindustry

As bank earnings are being announced, I’d like to thank Tom Michaud, President and CEO of KBW, for joining me again to share his expertise and insights on the industry in our Q3 2024 Banking Outlook. Watch the replay of our conversation to hear about how banks are likely to respond to the recent rate reduction and learn what we should expect from this quarter’s earnings calls. https://lnkd.in/e5RxaguK

BCB Bank is YOUR Community Bank. Why are Community Banks best?... Personalized Customer Service Small banks often prioritize building personal relationships with their customers. You are more than just an account number, and you can expect tailored solutions for your financial needs. #BCBCommunityBank #BankwithBCB #YourCommunityBank #CommunityBanking #CommunityStrong

Stay updated with the latest trends and developments in the community banking sector! 🌟 https://lnkd.in/gqhYq4EK. Our new monthly series, Community Banking News Update, brings you the most compelling news from the past month. Discover why these updates matter and how they impact community banks. Dive into the latest insights now! 🔍📈 https://lnkd.in/gqhYq4EK #communitybanking #bankingindustry

The ultimate conundrum for community banks and credit unions! Foot traffic is down in the branches to historically low levels. Transactions are down similarly. More and more transactions and sales are happening in a self serve and digital way. Answer - Close more branches. Not so fast my friend… The number one reason given when asked how they chose their financial provider…proximity of location to home! When you add in the responses about number of ATMs, which is another way of saying convenient location, it makes up right at 50%. 1/2 of people will select their next bank on convenience of location - branch and/or ATM. The answer to declining traffic is effectively and efficiently running the physical network. If you need help thinking through optimizing your physical network, we are here to help!

New Blog Alert! This month on the State Bank of Bement Blog we are talking about how communities and their banks support one another. We were also joined by COO/EVP and Monticello Community Bank President Michelle Gross sat down and shared her thoughts on giving back. Click on the link below to learn more! https://lnkd.in/g6UrRgiu

#BankofAmerica is on track to open more than 165 bank branches across 63 markets by the end of 2026, including 40 this year. How can community banks and credit unions compete? This is just one of the topics we will cover on tomorrow's webinar, Sept 24 at 2pm central, "How to Win and Retain Accounts" https://lnkd.in/e8RsxXG7 https://lnkd.in/eNzJQNrC

Four steps to ensuring you can trust an alternative bank - The Globe and Mail: Challenger banks can often pay more interest and charge zero fees, but better deals aren't enough on their own. Before you hand your money over, ...

🍑 Hot off the press! Check out the latest edition of Peachy Posts for all the latest uplifting, feel great stories from Georgia's Community Banks & Bankers!  From industry news to exciting events, we've got you covered. Don't miss out on what's happening in Georgia's community banking scene! 🔗 Read the full Peachy Post https://buff.ly/41SGJFi #PeachyPosts #CommunityBanking #CBAofGA #BankingNews #GeorgiaBanking