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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.  

Having a savings account comes with several benefits that can help you reach your financial goals faster. Savings Accounts can provide a sense of security and stability during difficult times or unplanned expenses. In order to start taking advantage of the benefits of having a savings account, you need to know how to save money effectively.

Cybercriminals have been getting more sophisticated in their attacks, employing advanced technologies like automation and artificial intelligence (AI) to make their attacks more effective. While it once was considered secure to use a six- or eight-character password to keep your personal information safe, today’s cyber landscape requires stronger, more secure password protection

Each year, our employees nominate various organizations in our community to be the recipients of monetary donations contributed solely by the Bank employees. The “My Fair Share” program allows employees to decide what percentage of their contribution will directly benefit each organization. The recipients of the 2022 My Fair Share Program are Rape & Domestic Abuse Program, North Platte Trails Network, North Platte Area Children’s Museum, PAWS-itive Partners, Todd Becker Foundation, Kearney Area Animal Shelter, S.A.F.E. Center, Red Desert Humane Society and Hospice of Sweetwater County.

Chances are, you’re among the 72% of Americans who use social media. Maybe you enjoy the “short and sweet” appeal of Twitter and Snapchat, or you like Facebook because it’s a great place to stay in touch with old friends and family. If you’re a real social media maven, you could be active on all the major platforms. It doesn’t matter which site or app you choose, though. What is important is how you use social media and what you’re sharing — or oversharing.

As the year comes to a close, many people pause to reflect on the past 12 months and prepare for the new year ahead. That pause and reflection can often help us reset our perspective and prepare for the new year. When it comes to evaluating the evolving risks to our personal information, an end-of-year recap can be useful to prepare for the new risk trends that are on the horizon.