Jun
7 Tips for Protecting Your Finances While Traveling
As summer approaches, many of us eagerly anticipate the opportunity to explore new destinations, relax on sunny beaches, or embark on thrilling adventures. However, amidst the excitement of travel, it's crucial not to overlook the importance of safeguarding your finances. By taking a few simple precautions, you can en...
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7 Essential Financial Tips for New College Graduates to Prepare for the Real World
As a new college graduate, the transition into the "real world" can be daunting, especially when it comes to managing your finances. Here are some essential financial tips to help you prepare for this new chapter in your life: Create a budget: Start by tracking your expenses and income to see where your money ...
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It is Financial Literacy Month, but what does it mean to be Financially Literate?
Being financially literate means having the knowledge, skills, and confidence to manage your personal finances effectively. It involves understanding financial concepts such as budgeting, saving, investing, and managing debt. Financial literacy also includes being aware of financial products and services available to ...
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5 Ways To Save At The Pump
With gas prices at record highs, you may feel helpless about the cost to fill up your vehicles. Here are several ways to save yourself some money at the pump. Travel Strategically Plan ahead and combine errands to reduce the amount of fuel you use. While driving, be conscientious and avoid aggressive accelerati...
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Saving Water Saves You Money
Water is a precious resource. Being mindful of your household water use will not only lower the cost of your monthly utility bill and save you money each month, it can also help to minimize the harmful effects of the drought in our community.Help Sonoma County and your bank account with these water-saving tips: •...
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Why We Need To Remind Ourselves That We Come First
The world watched in awe as Naomi Osaka, currently ranked No. 2 women’s tennis player by the World Tennis Association, withdrew from the French Open and Wimbledon because of her struggles with depression and anxiety. Shortly thereafter decorated Olympic Gymnast, Simone Biles, made the painful public decision to ...
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Restaurant Revitalization Fund
In partnership with the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce, Summit State Bank sponsored a virtual presentation about the Restaurant Relief Fund (RRF) on May 11, 2021. Featured speaker, Marlow L. Schindler, Assistant District Director for Lender Relations, Public Information Officer for the U.S. Small Business Administ...
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ERTC Can Bring Substantial Relief to Your Business, in Addition to PPP!
In collaboration with the Healdsburg, Santa Rosa Metro and Petaluma Chambers, Summit State Bank sponsored a virtual presentation about the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) on April 8, 2021. Featured speakers, Donna Beels, CPA, MT of Beels Soper LLP and Krissy Noyes of Innovative Business Solutions, detailed what t...
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