Five Saving Strategies
People who develop a savings plan are twice as successful at saving as those who don’t. There are tons of ways to save for those working with any budget. Here are some ways that you can begin to develop a savings plan that’s right for you. Save automatically Most financial institutions (Vantage West included) offer […] Read More
What I Wish They Taught In School About Finances
Starting college can be one of the most exciting, scary, frustrating, and revelatory times in a young person’s life. While you’re having to adjust to the rigors of university-level work, you’re also expected to magically become an adult at the same time. Oftentimes, academia and social lives become so prevalent that it’s easy to overlook […] Read More- Start
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Aug 27, 2018
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10 Clever Savings Tips from Vantage West Employees
Saving money always sounds a lot easier than it is. Life happens. So do emergencies and unexpected expenses, but that doesn’t mean saving is impossible. To help you in your quest for savings, Members of the Vantage West team share their favorite tips for saving money. Here are 10 of their best pieces of saving […] Read More
Split it up: How owning multiple savings accounts can help you reach your goals
We all know that saving money is the best way to gain financial independence. But knowing what’s good for us doesn’t always mean that we’ll follow, as recent data on Americans’ savings habits shows. According to a 2017 GoBanking Rates survey, 57% of Americans had less than $1,000 in a savings account, while 39% had no […] 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 More
8 Ways to Reduce Your Energy Use and Save Money on National Cut Your Energy Costs Day
January 10 marks National Cut Your Energy Costs Day, which encourages us to look for ways to reduce our energy use and save on monthly energy bills. A study by the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory found that over 66% of our nation’s energy was wasted in 2016 through activities like leaving cars idling and leaving […] Read More
Savings Plan: Filling Your Key Savings Buckets
Our attitude toward saving money compares with our attitude toward eating healthier. We know that we should do it, but it’s not a priority. But when it comes to savings, it’s often more an issue of not knowing how to save and where to start. This is where a savings plan points you in the […] 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.