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The event offers free shredding services for personal documents such as bills, banking statements, credit card offers, and more.  Shredding services will be available to the public with a recommendation of one bag of items or up to five standard sized boxes per person.

Kearney Comm(unity) Shred Day 
Kearney Branch – 4615 West 2nd Avenue
Friday, April 28, 2023 from 11:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Accepting donations for Jubilee Center Food Pantry.
(Needed Items: Tuna, Noodles, Sauces and Baby Food Items)

North Platte Comm(unity) Shred Day
1400 South Dewey
Friday, May 19, 2023 from 11:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Accepting free will donations for the Lincoln County Law Enforcement Memorial.

Birthdays are a time for celebration, reflection, and of course, presents! But have you ever thought about using your birthday as a way to jumpstart your financial success? With the right strategies and habits in place, it's easier than you think. Here are some easy-to-implement tips to help you save more, spend less and create good financial habits that will last throughout the year.

In this newsletter Mike discusses the difference between big banks and Community Banks like us. Learn how our employees have been giving back. Mark your calendar for Shred Day!

For many people, retirement can seem like a far-off concept that’s hard to plan for. But if you start saving early, you can take advantage of the power of compound interest and build a nest egg for your golden years. One of the best ways to do this is by investing in an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). IRAs are great tools to save for retirement because they offer tax benefits and the potential to grow your money over time.

Anywhere you are asked for a form of identification, such as the airport or the DMV, acceptable documents typically include a driver’s license, birth certificate, passport or Social Security card. But in an increasingly online world, digital identity credentials are becoming more common. In fact, 98% of security professionals have reported an increase in the number of identities they manage within the last year – meaning there are more digital identities than ever before.

NebraskaLand Bank is celebrating their 25th anniversary in a unique way by launching the Project [Blank] initiative!

Here are some tips to help you stay safe while using mobile banking.

• Download official banking apps only
• Use strong passwords and biometrics
• Enable two-factor authentication
• Keep your device updated
• Avoid public Wi-Fi networks
• Monitor your accounts regularly
• Only pay people you know

Some people are naturally good at pretending to be something they are not. With access to more advanced technology, the criminally minded are now able to carry out extremely convincing impersonations, taking social engineering to a new level.

Posing as bankers, government officials, romantic suitors and more, the bad guys are deploying all kinds of highly effective imposter scams.

You may be eligible for up to $7,500 in grant funds towards a home purchase. Grant funds provide for down payment and closing cost assistance to first-time homebuyers. The HSP program is provided to households as a forgivable grant with a five-year retention period.

Whether you’ve just started researching or you’re ready to start house hunting, we’ve gathered a few tips to help you on your home buying journey.