13 Ways to Protect Yourself Against Fraud During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Fraudsters are using the collective fear surrounding COVID-19 to scam innocent people. Here are precautionary steps from the Federal Trade Commission and Homeland Security Investigations to avoid becoming a fraud victim. Read More
How to Protect Your Money During COVID-19
During a time when everyone is stocking up on paper goods and grocery items, it might seem like a smart idea to also stockpile our assets and quarantine our cash at home with us. But there are better ways to keep your money safe. Read More
Tax Season is Here: 5 Scams to Avoid
Tax season is underway and fraudsters are attempting to con the unsuspecting in 2020. 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 […] 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
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 are great ways […] Read More
Life Advice from a Digital Guru
Wear sunscreen. Stay hydrated. Think twice before clicking “Reply All.” Do not go back for that third slice of cake. The world around us is spinning with suggestions, recommendations, and cautionary tales of why we should or should not do something based on some “listen man, I’ve been there” terrible first-hand experience. The reality is, […] Read More
The Best of Both Worlds: Vantage West Expands Into Phoenix
2019 rings in a new era for Vantage West as we prepare to open two new locations in the Phoenix Metro Area. The first Gilbert (Cooper Square) location at Ray and Cooper is slated for a late 2018/early 2019 opening, with a second location in Mesa at McKellips and Stapley following shortly thereafter. This move […] Read More
How to Save When You’re Just Starting Out
Your college and post-college years can be lean times when it comes to cash flow. Since you’re just jumping into the workforce, you might have a ways to go before you see the paychecks that you daydreamed about in class. But that doesn’t mean you have to spend your post-college years broke. With the following […] Read More
Choosing the Perfect Checking Account
There is a stack of bills in your email and on the corner of your table…sitting…waiting. You need a checking account for a convenient and quick way to pay them all. However, there is no one-size-fits-all checking account. Use this guide to help find the perfect one for you. How do you intend to use […] 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.