Silicon Valley Bank Collapse

On March 10, 2023, the FDIC took control of deposits held at Silicon Valley Bank in Santa Clara, California, amid a series of unique circumstances that led to...

Sticking to a routine savings plan has never been easy. It’s even more difficult when something unexpected happens, like an accident or a natural disaster. Many consumers use credit cards or...

Your credit report is your most important financial document. It’s what’s used by lenders to determine if you’re eligible for a loan, and it may also be checked when you apply...

We recently learned that some members receive many marketing solicitations after pulling their credit report. The four major credit bureaus, Equifax, Experian, Innovis, and Transunion,...

Scammers are always creating new ways to steal your money. One of the recent scams utilizing peer-to-peer payment services is what's known as the "Pay Yourself Scam."

The gist of the scam...

Most of the time, poorly formed scams are easy to spot. However, there could be times when you second guess your intuition and follow through with the scammer's requests, which ends in a disaster. Never assume a scam won't happen...

The Alamosa July 4 fireworks display has been canceled this year due to ongoing drought conditions and concern over the risk of community fires such as the recent one in Monte Vista. Since 1997 the fireworks display has been an ongoing partnership...

SLVFB is excited to participate in Red Nose day 2022! Let us know which joke is your favorite! If you're not familiar with red nose day, it's a fantastic cause to help raise money for children living in poverty. The money...

Your financial situation, and economic conditions, can change a lot in 15 or 30 years. Your monthly budget may get squeezed due to other major expenses, or you may be able to pay your home loan off more quickly, thanks...

Scams are on the rise, and you need to be aware to protect yourself from fraud. Scammers will use unusual social events to trick you into giving away your hard-earned money.

Look for unusual behavior from the scammers. Is your friend really...