Advice & More from Blackhawk Bank | February 2018
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What the heck is bitcoin and how does it work?

Many of us don't know much about bitcoin, so when we discovered a robust Q & A, we decided to share it with you.

With the price of the "cryptocurrency" soaring, and mainstream interest surging, Yahoo Finance recently invited readers to send them their top questions regarding bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. They condensed questions from nearly 3,500 respondents into a comprehensive list, and engaged a team of Yahoo Finance reporters to answer them.
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Blackhawk Bank's Mortgage Planners are experts in helping people buy the perfect new home. From first-time buyers to those buying their ultimate dream home, we will tailor a mortgage loan that fits your wants and your needs.  AND , we offer a Mortgage Loan Guarantee unlike any other bank. Be sure to ask about it!

Home Buying 101 is loaded with valuable advice about what to expect when buying a home. Click here to see the steps you'll take along the journey to home ownership!
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Watchdog Checking - ONLY at Blackhawk Bank!


The ID Theft Protection that comes with the features of Watchdog Checking is far and away the best you'll find, and it's priced more affordably than other big-name providers. ID Protect covers you, the account holder, AND provides ID Theft Protection for eligible family members including spouse, person qualifying as domestic partner, and children under 25 years of age and parent(s) who are residents of the same household.
Step up your protection - get Watchdog Checking!

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'OUCH' 
The Security Awareness Newsletter 

Securing Your Mobile Devices

Mobile devices are a huge part of our daily life! It may surprise you to know that the biggest risk to your device is not hackers, but most likely YOU. You are far more likely to lose or forget a mobile device then have someone hack into it. The number one thing you should do to protect your device is enable automatic locking of the screen. This helps ensure that no one can access your device if it is lost or stolen. Here are several more tips to help protect your devices...
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