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How community banks can help young homebuyers

Independent Banker

But there are ways community banks can help mortgage-seekers get on the property ladder. So how can community banks help? For customers who decide buying is the right choice, community bankers have a variety of products and services available to help. By Beth Mattson-Teig. Plenty of tools in the box. Flexibility needed.

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7 marketing tips to engage your clients about starting a succession plan

Abrigo

By Warren Sheydwasser With no shortage of tasks to complete during tax season, many financial professionals don’t need help expanding their to-do list. Hold seminars or webinars. Reach out to other organizations in your community and plan a joint seminar.

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Reverse Trend

Independent Banker

Community banks, which will continue to face a growing number of senior customers with everyday cash needs and built-up home equity, should explore this niche lending opportunity, two community bankers providing these specialty loans suggest. who oversees 32 loan officers dedicated to providing the loans. About the market.

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It’s 3 A.M. — Do You Know Where Your Fraudsters Are?

PYMNTS

And not only is the internet their stomping ground, but it’s also a place where fraudsters have been able to cultivate their own communities and networks — enabling them to keep in touch, share tips, advertise opportunities, seek out help and even boast about their accomplishments. Take tax returns, Bush said.

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Building Financially Empowered Youth; Our Future Depends on Them

Filene

Earlier this summer, Filene released a research report that examined a systemic problem we face in this country—the lack of accessible financial service options in many low-income, urban communities. They produced a “Don’t Tax My Credit Union” video for Congress in support of credit unions. Project Teen Money.

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Three Steps to Increasing Sales Results, Part III

The Emmerich Group

For example, when prospecting for new trust clients, send a series of sales letters that get them to take a small step like ordering a “tax savings” strategy booklet, signing up for a free estate planning seminar, or calling for a year-end checklist to make sure that they have maximized their tax savings.

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