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• Closing the wealth gap, one female entrepreneur at a time - Read Article

  Closing the wealth gap, one female entrepreneur at a time

  2024-11-16T11:20:00-07:00

  Did you know that U.S. women-led businesses:   Despite this surge, women business owners continue to experience barriers in funding, pay and valuation. Although women could be set to inherit a…

  
• Vote for the best place to work in Arizona’s financial services sector - Read Article

  Vote for the best place to work in Arizona’s financial services sector

  2024-11-15T08:40:00-07:00

  Do you know of a credit union, bank or financial services organization that has an amazing workplace culture or environment? Now, you can help cast a spotlight on those amazing organizations.…

  
• Mark Young retires as CEO of National Bank of Arizona - Read Article

  Mark Young retires as CEO of National Bank of Arizona

  2024-10-14T14:10:33-07:00

  National Bank of Arizona announced that Mark Young, President and Chief Executive Officer, has retired from the company as of July 31, 2024. Young’s 42-year career in banking was focused…

  
• Arizona credit unions celebrate 2nd Annual Credit Union Week - Read Article

  Arizona credit unions celebrate 2nd Annual Credit Union Week

  2024-10-14T14:05:00-07:00

  Arizona Financial Credit Union, Copper State Credit Union, Credit Union West, First Credit Union, Hughes Federal Credit Union, Landings Credit Union, OneAZ Credit Union, Pima Federal Credit Union, TruWest Credit…

  
• Academy Bank opens new branch in Queen Creek - Read Article

  Academy Bank opens new branch in Queen Creek

  2024-10-14T14:00:00-07:00

  Academy Bank, a full-service community bank and wholly owned subsidiary of Dickinson Financial Corp., announced the opening of its newest retail banking center in the Phoenix suburb of Queen Creek.…

  
• OneAZ Credit Union acquires 1st Bank Yuma - Read Article

  OneAZ Credit Union acquires 1st Bank Yuma

  2024-10-11T10:35:34-07:00

  OneAZ Credit Union and Western Arizona Bancorp, Inc., the holding company of 1st Bank Yuma, announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement in which OneAZ will acquire 1st…

  
• Bankers Trust opens new North Scottsdale location - Read Article

  Bankers Trust opens new North Scottsdale location

  2024-09-29T06:15:01-07:00

  Bankers Trust celebrated the grand opening of its newest location in North Scottsdale on Wednesday, Sept. 25. Located in the Cavasson development, the event featured a ribbon cutting and remarks…

  
• Understanding mortgage approval: What mortgage lenders look for - Read Article

  Understanding mortgage approval: What mortgage lenders look for

  2024-09-20T05:00:00-07:00

  Mortgage loans are also known as loans against property. It is an approach where people pledge their property as insurance in exchange for funds. A mortgage loan is a collateral…

  
•  Umpqua Bank expands in Arizona with 3 new branches  - Read Article

   Umpqua Bank expands in Arizona with 3 new branches 

  2024-09-19T10:10:33-07:00

  Umpqua Bank, a subsidiary of Columbia Banking System, Inc. (Nasdaq: COLB), today announced its continued expansion across the West with two new branch openings in Phoenix and Scottsdale, and a…

  
• Exploring low-cost banking options in 2024 - Read Article

  Exploring low-cost banking options in 2024

  2024-09-06T08:30:00-07:00

  In 2024, managing finances effectively is more critical than ever. With the rising cost of living and economic uncertainties, many individuals are seeking banking solutions that don’t add unnecessary expenses…

  
• Here’s how banks and credit unions utilize social media to attract new clients - Read Article

  Here’s how banks and credit unions utilize social media to attract new clients

  2024-07-19T06:40:00-07:00

  In the wake of teenage influencers and TikTok bloggers, social media has struggled to capture the eyes of people in business accurately and fairly. Social media and other forms of…

  
• BofA study: Half of adult Gen Zers get financial help from parents - Read Article

  BofA study: Half of adult Gen Zers get financial help from parents

  2024-07-12T12:00:00-07:00

  Today, 46% of Gen Zers (ages 18-27) rely on financial help from parents and family, according to new research from Bank of America America’s Better Money Habits® financial education team. In…