• How to handle rising interest rates in 2018 - Read Article

    How to handle rising interest rates in 2018

    2018-05-16T16:30:07-07:00

    The nation’s central bank — the Federal Reserve — just raised interest rates by a quarter point. The Fed is expected to raise rates at least two more times this…

  • Gulf Coast Bank & Trust acquires Phoenix Capital Group - Read Article

    Gulf Coast Bank & Trust acquires Phoenix Capital Group

    2018-05-08T10:50:42-07:00

    Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company, New Orleans’largest locally owned bank, announces that it has acquired Phoenix Capital Group, LLC. Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, Phoenix Capital is a leading provider…

  • 7 steps to get a business loan - Read Article

    7 steps to get a business loan

    2018-05-07T09:50:14-07:00

    Building a business requires capital, and one way to obtain that capital is through a business loan. But qualifying for a business loan can be hard if you don’t meet…

  • Is Phoenix becoming Wall Street West? - Read Article

    Is Phoenix becoming Wall Street West?

    2018-04-30T06:50:43-07:00

    More financial services and financial technology workers were hired in the Valley than anywhere else in the U.S. in 2017. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says more than 127,000…

  • 5 easy ways to teach kids about money  - Read Article

    5 easy ways to teach kids about money 

    2018-04-22T16:00:54-07:00

    Our kids learn about ancient history, biology, and trigonometry in school, but most students graduate without any idea about financial planning or how to use money wisely.  It’s up to…

  • Report: Technology transforming home buying process - Read Article

    Report: Technology transforming home buying process

    2018-04-19T10:50:48-07:00

    Phoenix consumers have been longing for more digital solutions in the mortgage space, according to the latest Bank of America Homebuyer Insights Report. Nearly one-third of local residents are comfortable…

  • AI projected to replace thousands of banking jobs - Read Article

    AI projected to replace thousands of banking jobs

    2018-04-17T11:50:28-07:00

    Anthony Jenkins, former CEO of Barclays Bank, predicts that over the next 10 years, advances in financial technology—especially in artificial intelligence (AI)—could cause the number of people employed by the financial…

  • FirstBank helps low-income families buy homes - Read Article

    FirstBank helps low-income families buy homes

    2018-04-16T16:30:38-07:00

    FirstBank, one of the nation’s largest privately held banks with numerous locations in Arizona, is teaming up with Trellis, a 501(c)(3), to help low income families secure a mortgage with as little as $1,000…

  • 3 tips business owners can use to save money - Read Article

    3 tips business owners can use to save money

    2018-04-13T06:50:02-07:00

    Small business owners are always mindful of their bottom line and looking for ways to save money. From overhead costs and insurance expenses, to payroll and real estate, small businesses…

  • National Bank of Arizona exec earns honor - Read Article

    National Bank of Arizona exec earns honor

    2018-04-03T12:50:44-07:00

    Mary Holman has received Pi Beta Phi® Fraternity for Women’s prestigious Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award in honor of her professional achievements. Mary has consistently demonstrated her trailblazing spirit throughout…

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