Blog March 13, 2023 by Idea Vault

(Idea Vault) - Updated from July 6, 2020. It’s important for you to understand how and where to safely keep your money. Thanks to the FDIC, American Riviera Bank is one of the safest places to store your hard-earned cash. The best part? All you have to do is open an account.

Blog March 8, 2023 by American Riviera Bank

(American Riviera Bank) - American Riviera Bank was once again a proud sponsor of the 13th Annual Radius Real Estate & Economic Forecast event held on February 28. Our team listened to expert analysis on the local and national economy, along with Radius's updates and insights into the local commerc…

Blog February 28, 2023 by Laurel Sykes

(Laurel Sykes) - Do you still mail check payments through the postal service? If so, you may want to think twice the next time you stick a stamp on an envelope.

Blog February 4, 2023 by American Riviera Bank

(American Riviera Bank) - ID Theft scams have been increasing drastically. Nearly half of all U.S. citizens became a victim of some form of identity theft in 2020. In 2021, there were 5.7 million reports of identity theft and fraud, up from 4.7 million in 20201.  Recovering from Identity Theft can…

Blog November 22, 2022 by Lori Murray

(Lori Murray) - Interest rates on 30-year fixed mortgages, the most common type in the United States, have increased to around 7 percent. It is expected that the Federal Reserve, or Fed, will raise interest rates another 0.75 percentage points next month, with more increases likely to follow in 202…

Blog October 8, 2022 by Paul Abramson

(Paul Abramson) - October is Cyber Security Awareness Month and our Chief Technology Officer, Paul Abramson, shares 6 ways to avoid common cyber scams for you and your business.  Avoidable scams such as compromised emails, email impersonation, SMS text-based phishing, romance, and employment scams…

Blog September 20, 2022 by Tony Meyer

(Tony Meyer) - For anyone not in a long slumber, it is readily apparent that inflation has taken hold in the global economy, driving up prices of practically all goods that we purchase. From food, to furniture, to housing, costs are rising, crimping everyone’s budget to some extent.

Blog June 16, 2022 by Laurel Sykes

(Laurel Sykes) - In the last few years, the calls I receive from a friend or family member of a victim of financial elder abuse have increased exponentially. People are looking for guidance on how to stop it, or how to recover money that has been lost. Unfortunately there is no easy solution, but…

Blog May 30, 2022 by Idea Vault Blog

(Idea Vault Blog) - A practical, workable budget is one of the most crucial tools in your financial wellness arsenal.

Blog May 23, 2022 by Idea Vault Blog

(Idea Vault Blog) - Though divorce rates in the United States have declined significantly in recent years, divorce is still a challenge many Americans face during their lives. Aside from the accompanying emotional turbulence, divorce can be a significant financial burden—regardless of who initiates…