Weather and health-related natural disasters can cause extensive property damage and wreak financial havoc on families and communities. In recognition of National Preparedness Month, here are some tips to help safeguard your finances and prepare for unexpected events. Purchasing a home is an exciting time! You’ve looked at potential options and now you’re ready to buy your dream home. Norry Bank offers personal assistance and can help you get pre-approved and shop with confidence so you can close on your new home quickly. April is Community Banking Month, and we want to thank our customers for putting their trust in us for their banking needs. At Norry Bank, we pledge to never lose sight of the all-important “relationship” and the personalized service our customers expect. Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent emails, texts and calls from scammers pretending to be their bank. Norry Bank is committed to helping you spot them as an extra layer of protection for your account. We’ve joined with the American Bankers Association and banks across the country in a nationwide effort to fight phishing—one scam at a time. If you need or want to borrow money, your credit score can make a difference when it comes to whether you’re approved and the interest rates you’ll pay. Learn more about how to understand your credit score. If you’re looking for a safe and secure way to set money aside for the future, consider a certificate of deposit (CD) with Norry Bank. The holidays are right around the corner. What many consider to be the most wonderful time of the year can also be the most stressful and expensive. To help take the stress out of the upcoming holiday season, read some tips from the American Bankers Association on how to plan ahead and budget for the holidays. As we look forward to celebrating 120 years, some things unique to Norry Bank will remain unchanged. The most important thing is staying true to our founder’s goal of “a bank that people feel comfortable with.” Learn what sets Norry Bank apart from other banks. As more emphasis is placed on protecting our digital records and online identities, a need still remains to secure our physical belongings. Learn more about how to keep your valuables safe and sound with a safe deposit box* from Norry Bank. *Safe deposit boxes are not FDIC insured. The school year is underway, and students are back in the classroom. When we think of school, we think of what our kids will learn to set themselves up for success. Among these things is understanding finances and managing money. Here are some tips from Rod Zechman, AVP and Hummels Wharf branch manager, on teaching your child good money habits. Fraud and scams are alive and well. Knowing how to spot a possible scam and how to prevent fraud can help keep you safe. Learn some tips from Norry Bank’s compliance team on what you can do to protect yourself and avoid a scam. Tips on how to protect yourself from fraud and scams - Read More We can accomplish a lot online and through our phones, and banking is no exception. With online and mobile banking, you have access to your money and financial information 24/7. Learn more about the free features available so that you can keep Norry bank with you, wherever you go. Whether you’re opening your first checking account or looking to earn interest with a savings account, Norry Bank makes it easy to choose from accounts that meet your financial needs. “Checking and savings accounts both help you manage money, but they differ in what they’re used for,” said Angela Morgan, Norry Bank’s Selinsgrove branch manager. Choosing an account to meet your financial goals - Read More Buying a home can be confusing and complicated, especially if it’s your first time around the block. But don’t worry, the keys to your dream home can be yours because you’ve got Norry Bank. “If you’re thinking about buying a home but not sure where to start, give us a call,” says Mary Jo Snyder, loan officer at our Hummels Wharf branch. “We are here to help you figure out what type of loan you may need.” Hannah Herrold sees customers encountering fraud more often than she’d like. “Every situation is unique and different, but every customer feels the same way – surprised and frustrated.” Check out five strategies Hannah suggests to avoid falling victim to scams. For folks with no credit, limited credit, or damaged credit, loan officer Jim Hane recommends three action steps. “Do you know how your loved ones are managing their finances and planning for the future? If the answer is no, it may be time to have a conversation with them,” says Julie Rodkey, VP and Senior Trust Officer in Wealth Management. Learn what she recommends you discuss with family members now. Talking with loved ones about finances and estate planning - Read More Discover these helpful tips from Sunbury branch manager Heather Bohn to keep your money safe while you’re having fun in the sun. If a family member owns residential real estate with a substantial amount of equity in their home, a first-time homebuyer can qualify for Norry Bank’s unique program. Learn more from loan officer Tanja Sheaffer. Family backed mortgages provide options for down payments - Read More "I’ve seen firsthand that the financial decisions made during and right after school can affect students for years down the road,” says Selinsgrove branch manager Mary Jo Snyder. These seven strategies for young adults can help put them on the road to financial success. Learn more from AVP Kelly Piaskowski about these two options for borrowing against the value of your home. Feel like you should be investing, but not sure where to start? NNB Wealth Management's Jared Roush can help. Find out about the benefits of a Roth IRA that allows for qualified withdrawals on a tax-free basis, if certain conditions are met. The ins and outs of a Roth IRA (Individual Retirement Account) - Read More Mark Ritter notes that his NNB Wealth Management team has received questions about getting out of the investment market over the last six months. “Should we sell everything and bury it in the backyard, basically,” Ritter says. Learn more about what he recommends for customers in a volatile time. AVP and Hummels Wharf Branch Manager Rod Zechman and Northumberland Branch Manager Tim Botts share some of their best banking tips on how to save money in the new year. Get helpful advice if you are looking to purchase a home in the pandemic-influenced housing market, from Sunbury loan officer Brenda Fiorenza. These five suggestions will help keep college students on track with financial goals, both during and after their studies.Tips to help safeguard your finances
Making the mortgage process easy
The power of reinvesting in our community
Can you spot a phishing scam?
Understanding your credit score
Certificate of Deposit
Budgeting for the holidays
Your local community independent bank
Your valuables kept safe and sound
Teaching children good money habits
Tips on how to protect yourself from fraud and scams
Online and mobile banking features
Choosing an account to meet your financial goals
Tips for first-time home buyers
Avoid fraud while online shopping
Tools to improve your credit score
Talking with loved ones about finances and estate planning
Five steps to protect your money when traveling
Family backed mortgages provide options for down payments
Money management tips for new graduates
Comparing home equity loans and lines of credit
The ins and outs of a Roth IRA (Individual Retirement Account)
Navigating retirement planning during Covid-19
Debit and credit card tips that save money
Buying a home in the 2021 market
Money tips for college students during Covid-19
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read more about Comparing home equity loans and lines of credit
read more about The ins and outs of a Roth IRA (Individual Retirement Account)
read more about Navigating retirement planning during Covid-19
read more about Debit and credit card tips that save money
read more about Buying a home in the 2021 market
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