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Helping Kiddos Get Good Credit

I want to do as much as I can to get my generation started off on the right foot. Maybe one day, Gen Z can be known as the generation of good credit scores. And, money management is an important

Paying Off Personal Loans – Dos and Don’ts

There are a number of ways to get out of debt. An infinite number of ways. And there might be just as many articles, books, formulas, steps, tools, etc. to help walk you through the process of getting out of

Confession Time! Again…

If you’ve been following our bank blog for long you might have noted that we have articles dating back as far as June 2007. And since 2008, many of these articles have been written by one person… me! And I

Understanding Your Credit Score

Credit makes the world go round, at least in the United States. Statista reports that in 2018, the total value of credit card transactions in the United States amounted to 3.9 trillion dollars, and the total continues to increase. Credit

5 Warning Signs of Credit Trouble

You only pay the minimum amount each month Let’s say you’re making a payment each month, paying off minimums on your credit bills. You make the payment on time each month and don’t give this action a second thought. You

Travel “Do’s” and “Don’ts”

The holiday season is quickly approaching, and with holidays come holiday travels. Whether it is a trip across town, across the country or around the world, millions will travel to destinations this holiday season. Here at Central, we wish you

5 Tips for Maintaining a Good Credit Score

“Mistakes you have made in your past can haunt you for many years to come.” That statement is never truer than when it comes to your credit. Since it is National Get Smart about Credit Day, here are 5 tips

A Farewell to Signature-Based Transactions

Oh the times, they are a changin’. As of April, major credit card companies no longer require a signature when you swipe your credit card at the store. This doesn’t mean you won’t have to sign; it simply means stores are

10 Tips to Save Money While Holiday Shopping

The holiday season is fast approaching, and for many people this means extra financial stress. The pressure to give the people in your life the perfect gift can take a toll on you and your wallet. We can’t completely make

Why You Should be Using a Digital Wallet

You probably know about mobile payment options by now, whether that’s Apple Pay, Samsung Pay or Google Pay, but do you use one? If you’re like most people, you have a vague concept of what they’re all about, but you’re