Mike Brooks

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It’s National Data Privacy Day: Get Involved!

January 28th is the national recognition of Data Privacy Day. In today’s digital world, we share more data than ever, and we may not even realize it. Data Privacy Day aims to help consumers and businesses alike get involved in their data privacy...

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Back to school shopping

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Ways to Save Money While Shopping During Back to School

Back to school sales have already begun, meaning that it's time to start preparing your kids for the upcoming shopping trip. While picking up new...

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The Future of Currency in a Digital Age

Paying with cash is no longer a common occurrence and checks are becoming a thing of the past. Consumers rely on credit and debit cards to make most...

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The Rise of Digital Payments

Checks (or cheques) have been around for centuries, but a 2013 Federal Reserve study marked the decline in usage; check payments decreased by over 50...

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The Origin of Money

From coins and paper currency to digital and cryptocurrency payments, money has come a long way. People have used currency as a way of trading goods...

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Bank regulatory relief act S. 2155 signed into law

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Community Bank Regulation Relief Act Signed Into Law

On May 24, 2018, President Trump signed the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act into law. The Independent Community...

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May Is Military Appreciation Month

At CBC, we consider every month military appreciation month. Our business has supported military veterans and veteran groups since we opened our...

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Smart home technology can help keep you safe, make things easier, and save you money.

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Top 11 Tech Items Homebuyers Are Looking For

From phones with cords and awkward PDAs to smart home tech that connects your phone, fridge, thermostat, oven, and even the locks at the front door,...

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May is National Moving Month

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National Moving Month Is Here

May is National Moving Month and the start of the busiest relocation period in the calendar year. Around half of all moves take place in the summer...

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Take out home equity loans for expenses that will increase your net worth.

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When NOT to Tap Your Home Equity

Tapping into the equity of your home is only an advisable option in specific circumstances. You have worked hard to gain equity, so don’t tap into it...

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