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A Voice for the Good: Crosswinds Counseling

This article features Crosswinds Counseling—a local non-profit on a mission to “to bring hope to individuals, families, couples, and struggling teens. [Their] goal is to help [those in our community] find the solutions needed to reclaim, restore and rebuild.” Crosswinds provides several counseling programs and resources to individuals and families, both in-person and online.

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Our Youth & College Support Team Helps Students, Families in Their Financial Wellness Journeys

The 3Rivers Youth & College Support Team is here to support our members and our community in exploring their best options when it comes to continuing education, career paths, and anything else that may crop up along the way. We’re passionate about being a part of your life’s journey and supporting you through each step and milestone.

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Student Loans College & Trade School Preparation
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A Voice for the Good: Paul's Place

Paul’s Place: Support for Families is a local non-profit on a mission to “provide the comfort and support of being at home, while being away from home.” Paul’s Place provides temporary housing for the loved ones of adult patients who are receiving treatment for life-threatening illnesses or other medical conditions.

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Community Engagement & Impact
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A Parent's Guide to Student Loan Options, Co-Signing & Having Conversations About Paying the Bills

As the cost of college continues to rise, students are having to look for more avenues to help pay for school. Throughout this process, they’ll be turning to their parents and guardians for guidance in helping them make the smartest decisions when it comes to borrowing money—and paying off those debts later. It’s crucial that parents and guardians have a clear vision of the level of involvement they’ll have in helping their children take out and pay off loans before having these discussions.

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10 Thrifty Ways to Save Money on Halloween

Last year, Americans spent a record-breaking $10.14 billion dollars on Halloween. Now that's scary! Fear not, though, readers—for there are several spooktacular ways to save on this much-loved holiday.

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Personal Finance
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3Rivers Business Members Can Save Time & Money with Remote Deposit Capture

Remote Deposit Capture allows our business members to complete their deposits from the comfort of their home or office, saving them valuable time by not having to make multiple trips to a branch each week. Through a desktop scanner and state-of-the-art software, our businesses are not only able to deposit funds quickly, but also have access to some phenomenal reporting functions and tracking.

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Business Banking
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Savings Are Up: Let's Keep It, Name It, Feel It & Grow It!

It’s crucial for those who are fortunate enough to grow their savings (emergency or otherwise) during this time to have a solid plan that will keep them on track, now and in the future. Here are four ways to be more intentional about growing your savings.

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Personal Finance Checking & Savings