Peer-to Peer Payment Systems Explained
In an increasingly cashless society, person-to-person—or P2P—payment systems offer people the ability to send money to their friends, family, colleagues, acquaintances, landlords, and anyone else they might need to pay—online, instantaneously. Consumers use P2P for paying rent, pitching in for gas money, travel, birthday cash, splitting restaurant bills, and more. The P2P concept isn’t new, […] Read More
Unemployment Benefit and Other Scams to Protect Yourself Against During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Fraudsters are taking advantage of COVID-19 and its impact on the economy to exploit people who have lost their jobs. Here are some ways to protect yourself. Read More
5 Ways to Take Care of Yourself During Quarantine
Don't forget to take care of yourself during the coronavirus pandemic. We have some tips to help your body and mind get what you might need in this time. Read More
8 Ideas for Your Kids During Quarantine
Kids are home from school for the remainder of the school year. When the schoolwork is done or your children need a break, what do you do? We compiled this list of some of the resources and ideas to help you and your kids make the most out of your extra time at home. Read More5 min read
Tax Season is Here: 5 Scams to Avoid
Tax season is underway and fraudsters are attempting to con the unsuspecting. To protect your data, identity, and money, please be aware of the following scams. Identity Theft Tax Refund Scam When someone uses your identity to file a fraudulent tax refund and claim a refund, it’s an identity theft tax refund. The fraudster uses […] Read More
21 Calculators for Your Life
Regardless of your goals, a great first step is to get an accurate picture of your current situation and define your goal. Read More- Start
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Jan 14, 2020
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11 Scams to Watch For
As technology continues to improve and develop, so do the tools and methods that scammers use. Our security and fraud team created this list of important tips to help you protect your accounts. Read More
New Year’s Resolutions for Your Wallet
Whether you set New Year’s resolutions or not, this is the perfect time to evaluate your finances and create or update your financial goals. We offer many free tools to help you consider your financial position and move in the direction you want. One tremendous resource is our online and on-demand course library. You can […] Read MoreDec 20, 2019
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Fraud Watch: Clickjacking, SIM Swapping, and Smishing
As our world becomes more connected, the threat of cybercrime continues to grow, making it one of the largest looming threats for businesses and individuals. According to , 23% of Americans reported being a victim of cybercrime or having a family member who was a victim. Meanwhile, found that cybercriminals targeted small businesses 43% of […] Read More
Controlling Health Care Costs
The average cost of healthcare for Americans is over . Surprising, isn’t it? Here are some ways to effectively manage your healthcare expenses and avoid surprises. Prevention is key Using the right precautions and maintaining a healthy lifestyle help both your health and your wallet. Making sure to eat an abundance of healthy foods and […] Read MoreOnline Banking If you are logging in for the first time (or if it has been 6 months since your last log in), use temporary credentials in the box to the right. Once in, you’ll be prompted to set up new credentials.
- Temporary USERNAME: Vantage West Member #
- Temporary PASSWORD: Last 4 digits of primary account holder’s social security # (For business accounts, use the last 4 digits of the business’s EIN.)
- Once in, follow prompts to create a new Username & Password. For future logins, use your new credentials.