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Culture
11/28/2023

Voices of Heritage: Native American Stories from our Associates

Savings
11/22/2023

Smart Saving: Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday

Culture
11/21/2023

6 Saving Tips for Thanksgiving Dinner

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Mortgage
11/17/2023

What is a VA Home Loan and How Does it Work?

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Military Appreciation
11/9/2023

From Veterans Day to Every Day

Travel
11/3/2023

Is Inflation Impacting Holiday Travel?

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Culture
10/27/2023

Gas Price Volatility: The Cost of Conflict

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Security
10/27/2023

How to detect phishing emails.

Elderly woman holds head in anguish because she's fallen prey to a text scam.
Security
10/23/2023

Don't Get Fooled by Text Scams

Woman looks scared and confused while speaking to phone call scammers on her cell phone.
Security
10/13/2023

How to avoid phone scams

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Culture
10/13/2023

Inspiring Voices: Benito Mejias Shares His Story for Hispanic Heritage Month

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Culture
10/9/2023

Banking Trends and the US Latino Population

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Savings
9/15/2023

Is Opening a CD (Certificate of Deposit) Worth It?

Home Equity Line of Credit
9/14/2023

Is a HELOC a Good Idea for Home Improvements?

Home Equity Line of Credit
9/14/2023

How to Finance a Home Improvement with a HELOC

Home Equity Line of Credit
9/13/2023

How Do You Use a HELOC for Debt Consolidation?

Home Equity Line of Credit
9/12/2023

What is a Home Equity Line of Credit or HELOC?

Certificate of Deposit
9/8/2023

How to Choose the Right Checking Account

Certificate of Deposit
9/1/2023

What is a Certificate of Deposit (CD) and how does it work?

military family sit in a room filled with boxes while preparing for a PCS move.
Personal Military Loan
8/31/2023

5 Tips for a smooth PCS move

The Barber Shop spotlight during small business month
Small Business
8/23/2023

Spotlight: The Barber Shop by Todd Enterprises Shapes Style and Community

small business
8/16/2023

Spotlight: Trust N Jesus Builds Dreams and Spreads Smiles

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Security
8/14/2023

What does FDIC Insurance mean and why does it matter?

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Certificate of Deposit
8/9/2023

Climbing to Financial Success with CD Ladders

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small Business
8/9/2023

Spotlight: The Blooming Business of Jona Gift and Specialties

Financial Health
7/31/2023

Master Your Money with Multiple Bank Accounts

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small business
7/26/2023

Spotlight: The Sparkling Success of K’s Shirts and More, LLC

small business spotlight on Rico Steele gym
Small Business
7/19/2023

Spotlight: Unleashing the Power of Rico Steele’s Academy of Martial Arts

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Travel
7/17/2023

Don't Get Stranded: How to Safeguard Your Finances While Traveling

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Mortgage
7/13/2023

I'm Pre Approved for a Loan, Now What?

Armed Forces Bank supports it LGBTQI+ community with love is love post
Culture
6/29/2023

Armed Forces Bank Pride Stories

Financial Health
5/24/2023

Should You Keep Your Credit Utilization at 30% or Below?

Military Appreciation
5/18/2023

Military Appreciation Month in the Words of the Armed Forces Bank Team

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Money Market Account
5/2/2023

4 Reasons to Open a Money Market Account

Personal Military Loan
3/30/2023

Is It Possible to Get a Military Access Loan With No Credit?

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Certificate of Deposit
3/15/2023

Certificates of Deposits and Bonds: Are They Right for You?

Financial Health
2/1/2023

What Does It Mean to Leave Money in Bad Accounts?

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Security
2/1/2023

How to Protect Yourself from Cyber Criminals and Scams this Tax Season

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Savings & Budgeting
1/19/2023

5 Financial Resolutions for Military Families

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Savings & Budgeting
1/9/2023

How Are Different Generations Spending Their Money?

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Savings & Budgeting
12/19/2022

Save for Retirement with an Armed Forces Bank Certificate of Deposit IRA

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Savings & Budgeting
12/5/2022

4 Ways to Prepare for the Holiday Season

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Military Family
11/30/2022

2022 Military Holiday Spending Survey

Savings & Budgeting
11/4/2022

How Our Armed Forces Bank Access Rewards Checking Helps You Save

Culture
10/14/2022

Armed Forces Bank Fights Food Insecurity for Days of Giving

Savings & Budgeting
10/11/2022

Certificates of Deposit (CDs) and Money Market Accounts: What You Need to Know

Savings & Budgeting
10/6/2022

How Military Service Members Can Prepare For Retirement

Financial Health
9/16/2022

Introducing the New Armed Forces Bank Access Rewards Checking Account

Home & Mortgage
9/6/2022

How To Prepare for Your PCS Move -- And How a VA Loan Can Help

Military Family
8/15/2022

Financially Prepare for Back-to-School with These Money Tips

Financial Health
8/2/2022

Inflation vs. Recession: What's the Difference?

Military Family
7/14/2022

How New Military Recruits Can Build Credit with the Armed Forces Bank Credit Builder Card

Savings & Budgeting
6/16/2022

Prepare for Financial Emergencies with an Armed Forces Bank Savings Account

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Culture
6/10/2022

4 Unique Financial Gifts for High School or College Graduates

Financial Health
6/7/2022

Manage Your Big Life Events With an Armed Forces Bank Military Access Loan

Home & Mortgage
6/3/2022

How a Home Equity Line of Credit Can Help Homeowners Leverage Growing Equity

Military Family
5/26/2022

How a VA Loan Can Help During Your Next PCS Move

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Travel
5/13/2022

4 Tips for Planning Your Summer Travel this Year

Military Family
5/5/2022

Honoring Military Spouses for Military Spouse Appreciation Day

Culture
5/3/2022

Learn How To Become a True Diversity Advocate: By Dr. Andrea Hendricks, Diversity Thought Leader

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Home Equity Line of Credit
4/20/2022

5 Small Home Improvements To Refresh Your Home This Spring

Culture
4/18/2022

Why a Focus on Diversity and Inclusion in Banking (or Business) Is So Important

Culture
4/15/2022

Honoring Ourselves and the Diverse Dimensions of Others by Dr. Andrea Hendricks, DEI Thought Leader

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Culture
4/11/2022

A Message from Diversity Thought Leader, Dr. Andrea Hendricks

Financial Health
4/6/2022

Work Toward Your Financial Goals With Checking and Savings Accounts

Culture
3/21/2022

Women's History Month: Five Financial Leaders To Know

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Financial Health
3/7/2022

Consolidate Debt with an Armed Forces Bank Access Military Loan

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Financial Health
3/1/2022

5 Ways To Use Your Tax Refund This Year

Military Family
2/9/2022

Transitioning to Civilian Life: Financial Planning Considerations

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Military Family
1/27/2022

Transitioning to Civilian Life: Networking, Mentorship, and New Skills

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Financial Health
1/24/2022

Review Your Financial Knowledge During Financial Wellness Month

Planning Ahead When Making the Transition to Civilian Life

12/20/2021
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Category: Military Family
 
 

5 Tips to Help Keep Holidays Safe

12/3/2021
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Category: Security
 
 

How Can You Protect Yourself Against Business Fraud?

11/15/2021
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Category: Security
 
 

November is Military Family Appreciation Month

11/10/2021
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Category: Military Family
 
 

Honoring Our Military for Veterans Day and All Year Long

11/4/2021
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Category: Military Family
 
 

How a Military Access Loan Can Help You Shop This Holiday Season

10/20/2021
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Category: Financial Health
 
 

Stay Safe Online With These Cybersecurity Tips

10/13/2021
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Category: Security
 
 

Honoring Our First Responders with Hero Loans

10/5/2021
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Category: Home & Mortgage
 
 

6 Tips to Help With the Mortgage Process

9/17/2021
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Category: Home & Mortgage
 
 

Three Types of Savings Accounts and How to Use Them

9/7/2021
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Category: Savings & Budgeting
 
 

Back-to-School Banking Tips for New Recruits & College Students

9/2/2021
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Category: Military Family
 
 

Back to School Tips for Military Kids Changing Schools

8/13/2021
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Category: Military Family
 
 

Learn About Armed Forces Bank's Role in the New Fort Leavenworth School

8/11/2021
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Category: Military Family
 
 

Best Ways to Get Money to Your College Student

8/5/2021
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Category: Military Family
 
 

Supporting Military Hiring: Learn About Our Training With Industry Program

7/26/2021
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Category: Military Family
 
 

4 Steps to Complete a Mid-Year Financial Checkup

7/21/2021
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Category: Savings & Budgeting
 
 

How a Military Access Loan Can Help With PCS Moves

7/6/2021
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Category: Home & Mortgage
 
 

May is Military Appreciation Month: How We're Celebrating

5/14/2021
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Category: Military Family
 
 

Armed Forces Bank Digital Banking Account Security Features

5/4/2021
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Category: Financial Health
 
 

What is a Home Equity Line Of Credit (HELOC)?

4/28/2021
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Category: Home & Mortgage
 
 

How a VA Loan Can Help You Purchase or Refinance Your Home

4/21/2021
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Category: Home & Mortgage
 
 

April is the Month of the Military Child

4/8/2021
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Category: Military Family
 
 

The Convenience of Mobile Deposit with Armed Forces Bank

3/30/2021
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Category: Financial Health
 
 

Looking to Build Your Credit? See How Credit Builder Helps

3/9/2021
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Category: Financial Health
 
 

Transfer Money with Armed Forces Bank Digital Banking

2/18/2021
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Category: Financial Health
 
 

Unsecured Military Loans: What You Need to Know

2/11/2021
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Category: Financial Health
 
 

How To Receive an Armed Forces Bank Hero Loan

1/25/2021
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Category: Home & Mortgage