Tending Community In an Age of Anxiety
Seven decades ago, Auden penned the phrase, “An Age of Anxiety” in a poem of the same name. His insight spoke to a plight of the human condition, a suffering of angst born out of world wars and a cultural shift to market consumption and increased social isolation since the industrial revolution. What Auden observed was […] Read More
Data Security Basics: 10 Easy Steps for Digital Self Defense
We race through today’s world leaving a trail of data behind us, from information about which Buzzfeed lists we’ve enjoyed to personally identifiable information that cyber criminals can use to “borrow” our identities or our bank accounts. When we’re so busy, we easily forget about data security…until it’s too late. But there are some quick […] Read More
Credit Freeze: Here’s What You Need to Know Before You Put That Credit On Ice
Since the announcement of the Equifax breach, you might have noticed friends and social media posts urging you to order a credit freeze. When hacks occur, the internet world can become a panicky place to be. While a credit freeze might provide the best solution for some, it might not necessarily be best suited for […] Read More
The Equifax Data Breach and How to Keep Your Identity Protected
Last week, the credit reporting company, Equifax revealed they were the victim of a massive data breach. According to the company, as many as 143 million people may have had their names, birth dates, social security, and driver’s license numbers compromised as a result of the breach. In addition, the hack may have exposed 209,000 […] 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.