Empowering Your Financial Journey: A Guide to Financial Information and Resources
Empowering your financial literacy has become an essential life skill in today’s world. Whether you’re just starting your financial journey or looking to enhance your money management skills, understanding the fundamentals of budgeting, saving, and investing is crucial. This blog will provide you with a straightforward guide to financial education and resources that will help […]
For our first episode of Local Cents by Pillar Bank, we sit down with President and CEO Shane Bauer and answer the question “What’s in a rebrand?” Pillar Bank, formerly First Bank of Baldwin, rebranded earlier this year, but what does it all mean? Listen in!
Banking Locally: The Smart Choice for Your Financial Needs
In an increasingly globalized world, where big banks dominate the news, it is easy to overlook the value of banking locally. However, there are compelling reasons why banking locally makes good sense for individuals and businesses alike. When you choose Pillar Bank, it is beneficial for many reasons: 1. Personalized Service: When you bank locally, […]
Establishing credit for your business is essential for any new business as it allows you to separate your business credit from your personal and begin establishing a credit history. Meeting with a lender like Pillar Bank doesn’t have to be intimidating when you’re prepared. Most lenders consider five areas when reviewing a credit / […]
Know Your Credit Score The ability to borrow money, get approved for a credit card or better yet a lower-interest credit card, rent an apartment or home, or get lower insurance premiums, all hinge on your creditworthiness or ability to pay. Your past is a predictor of your future … when it comes to […]