December 2022| Issue 2

News & Updates

Happy Holidays!

We hope that you are able to take time to rest and spend time with loved ones in the coming weeks.

We wish you nothing but success in the coming New Year.

Sincerely,

United Way of Monroe County

Community Impact Team

Personal Finance Topic of the Month: Financial Resolutions

As the New Year approaches and people start thinking about New Year's resolutions, it's a great time to ask yourself: "What are my financial resolutions for 2023?"

Maybe you want to increase your income or spend less money on dining out. Whatever your goals are, it's important to write them down and come up with a plan of attack.

Not sure where to start? Here are a few ideas from Bankrate:

Consolidate credit card debt
Start an emergency fund
Develop a "side hustle"

For the full list of 10 financial resolutions and ways to achieve them, check out this article.

Free Financial Coaching

Want to get your year started on the right foot and learn to manage your finances better? We have spots available for our Financial Coaching program through Apprisen.

Click here to get more information and access the application.

Ask an Expert Q&A

We want to hear from you! Submit your personal finance questions in the form below and one of our Bank On financial professionals will respond in an upcoming newsletter. This process is entirely anonymous. And remember, there are no silly questions!

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This month’s Bank On Spotlight

First Financial Bank

As a community-centered bank, we’re proud to give back to the communities where we live and work. For over 150 years, First Financial Bank has been committed to helping our communities thrive. With a wide footprint of convenient locations, we offer the services of a large bank with the attention and care of a small bank.

Did you know?

Our NoWorry checking account is BankOn certified, which gives consumers more confidence to begin or restart their banking relationship with the right tools to manage their money. Our goal is to ensure everyone has access to a safe and affordable bank account.

For more information on account offerings, visit

https://www.bankatfirst.com/personal/bank/checking/compare.html

What is Bank On Bloomington?

Bank On Bloomington is an affiliate of the national Bank On program, which aims to connect consumers to safe, affordable bank accounts.

All participating Bank On Bloomington banking partners have accounts that meet national Bank On standards and are designed to serv the needs of every household, not matter their income. These banks are committed to providing services to the greater-Bloomington community and helping you become more financially stable.

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Need to Open An Account?

Visit the Bank On Bloomington website for a list of participating Bank On accounts. Here you will find information on low cost, accessible banking services offered by each of our partners.

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Visit the Financial Empowerment Hub

Learn more about Financial Empowerment programs and tools like the Free Community Tax Service and Financial Stability Guides.

Financial Empowerment Hub

United Way of Monroe County is a nonprofit organization that improves the lives and futures of all people in the community. We bring together expertise, funding, and volunteer support to positively impact the resilience of our community, and those who live within it. In partnership with others, we work to eliminate inequities experienced by low-income and diverse populations so that all people have a safe, healthy home environment, achieve their educational potential, and increase their financial stability. We commit to building bridges across cultural, racial, religious, and economic boundaries.

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