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Financial literacy is a never-ending journey. If you’re lucky, you learn the basics of money management when you’re young and have the tools for a bright financial future ahead of you. If you’re not so lucky, you may have never been taught how to budget or save and find yourself worrying daily about how to make ends meet.
Don’t worry, Availa Bank can help. It's part of our mission statement: empower our team to inspire and enable our clients and the communities we serve to achieve financial success. On this page, you will find helpful blogs and resources to guide you to financial freedom in no time. Check out our topics below to learn more!
How to Start Saving For A Home
04/01/2022Saving for your first home can be overwhelming. Every day you hear reports of home prices skyrocketing, and you're probably wondering, how could I ever save enough for my own? Don't worry, we're here to help. We can help you figure out what changes you need to make (small or large) to get closer to your dream home.
5 Best & Worst Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund
03/01/2022If you’re like me, you probably view tax season with a mix of dread and excitement. Dread because you have to get your taxes done at all, and excitement because you’re hoping to receive a nice tax refund.
However, it’s important not to let the excitement of getting more money distract you from putting it where it works best for you.
5 Ways to Help Your Heart & Your Wallet During American Heart Month
02/01/2022Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in Iowa? In 2020 alone, Iowa had more than 23,000 hospitalizations and $1.4 billion in costs due to heart disease.
We know how hard it can be to stay on track financially when you don’t feel your best. It’s even harder to stay ahead when the average hospital stay for heart-related illnesses can be upwards of $100,000 depending on how long your stay is and how severe your condition is. Let us help you stay focused on your health and not your growing medical bills this American Heart Month with our best tips to benefit your health and wallet at the same time!