Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Credit Management - Get Your Free Credit Report

Credit Management

Get Your Free Credit Report

The Fair Credit Reporting Act guarantees you FREE access to your credit report once every 12 months from each of the three nationwide credit reporting companies – Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion. Although there are many TV ads, email offers, and online search results that may tout “free” credit reports, there is only one authorized source for a truly free credit report. (Source: United States Federal Trade Commission, ftc.gov)

  • AnnualCreditReport.com is the ONLY authorized source for the free annual credit report that is yours by law
  • It provides access to all the information in your credit file
  • It also maintains a record of everyone who has checked your credit report (lenders, insurance providers, etc.)
  • It’s a great way to identify areas of improvement, discover errors, and detect fraud
  • This report does not include your credit score
  • For more information or to request your free report, visit AnnualCreditReport.com

Why does credit matter?

There are a variety of reasons your credit history may be checked – applying for a loan, opening an account with your electric company, renting an apartment, applying for a job, and more! The purpose of checking your credit history is to gain an understanding of your behavior, including your financial behavior. You can learn more about credit by visiting Experian.com. A few things you’ll learn on this website are:

  • The four elements of a credit report: identification, account history, public records (bankruptcy filings, court records of tax liens) and inquiries
  • Find out what to do if you have not established a credit history
    • Have a cosigner or authorized user added to the account
    • Apply for a secured credit card, which requires users to put up cash as collateral
  • How various life events impact your credit
    • Marriage or Divorce
    • Renting or Leasing
    • Making a Large Purchase
    • Financing a New Business
  • How to prevent fraud and identity theft

Improve your credit!

No matter what your credit score currently is, there is always room for improvement. Although the necessary steps for improving your credit are easy, it does take time. So the sooner you start, the better off you will be! For more information visit smartcreditmatters.com, a website created by our NVB credit card provider. A few things you will learn on this site are:

  • How credit scores are calculated
  • Why non-credit companies look at your score
  • How to improve your credit score
    • Show creditors you are responsible by paying your bills on time, every time
    • Building credit happens by using credit (wisely)
    • Never max out your cards
    • Pay more than just the minimum due on your card
    • Wait to apply for additional cards if you’ve recently opened one
    • Errors & fraud happen – catch it early by monitoring your credit report
  • What to do if your identity (personal information) is stolen

 

A bank with family values! We have been locally owned and managed since 1868. NVB has been serving the needs of northwest Missouri’s citizens for a century and a half. Click Here for more:  https://www.nvb.com/

Nodaway Valley Bank
1302 S Riverside Rd
St. Joseph, Missouri 64507
Phone: 816-364-5678
https://goo.gl/maps/tiQ8aMMSfyjxny8Q6

 

Online Safety - Learn to be safe, secure and responsible online.

Online Safety

Learn to be safe, secure and responsible online.

FTC.gov/OnGuardOnline is a federal government website that was created to provide tips on avoiding scams, protecting your kids online, securing your computer, and being smart with what you do online. Stay up to date with current scams and other security information by reading on their online blog. Important information you’ll learn from this website:

  • How to safely dispose of old computers
  • Common tricks used by con artists to get money
  • How to talk to your kids and teenager about using social networks safely
  • How to safely shop online
  • Things to consider when signing up for high-speed Internet
  • How to establish parental controls to monitor / limit your kid’s online activity
  • How (and why) to secure your wireless Internet

Stop.Think.Connect. when using the Internet.

The Department of Homeland Security supports the Stop.Think.Connect campaign which is dedicated to educating the public on Internet safety and security. Visit dhs.gov/stopthinkconnect to learn the simple steps you can take to use the Internet safely at all times. A few things you will learn on this site are:

  • Stop: Before you use the Internet, take time to understand the risks and learn how to spot potential problems.
    • Stop hackers from accessing your accounts
    • Stop sharing too much information
    • Stop what you are doing if something doesn’t feel right
    • Stop and think about who can see the information you post online
  • Think: Take a moment to be certain the path ahead is clear. Watch for warning signs and consider how your actions online could impact your safety, or your family’s safety.
    • Think how your online actions can affect your offline life
    • Think before you act, don’t automatically click on any links
    • Think about who you are talking to online and if you really know who they are
  • Connect: Enjoy the Internet with greater confidence, knowing you’ve taken the right steps to safeguard yourself and your computer.
    • Connect over secure networks
    • Connect with people you know
    • Connect with care and be on the lookout for potential threats
    • Connect safely and show your friends and family how to behave online

A bank with family values! We have been locally owned and managed since 1868. NVB has been serving the needs of northwest Missouri’s citizens for a century and a half. Click Here for More Info: https://www.nvb.com/

 

Nodaway Valley Bank
402 N Belt Hwy
St. Joseph, Missouri 64506
Q5CW+29 St Joseph, Missouri
https://goo.gl/maps/jaC3BXxibnX8t36o6

 

Nodaway Valley Banks Look at the Last 150 Years

 

Nodaway Valley Bank’s Look at the Last 150 Years

 

Although the actual date is not until December, Nodaway Valley Bank will be celebrating the 150th anniversary throughout 2018.   On December 4, 1868, Maryville’s first bank, known as the George S. Baker & Co., Bankers, opened its doors for business on the site of the present bank on the southwest corner of Maryville’s town square at 3rd & Main Streets.  

In 1873, James B. Prather, J. C. Waterman and Theodore L. Robinson acquired controlling interest in the bank and changed the name to Nodaway Valley Bank.  Mr. Robinson was placed in charge of day to day operations, and a member of Robinson family has been at the helm since then, with Chairman of the Board James G. Robinson representing the fifth generation.

Theodore L. Robinson was an 11 year old orphan living with his grandparents when they moved to Buchanan County in 1844.  Because his grandfather was unable to work their farm, young Robinson went to work at the Mansion House in St. Joseph where his industriousness caught the attention of one of the borders, pioneer merchant John Curd, who offered young Robinson a job in his dry goods store and the opportunity to attend school.  

After his plans to cash in on the Gold Rush failed, Robinson reentered employment with Curd who sent him to Maryville in 1857 to set up and manage a general store.  Robinson eventually bought the store and opened a lumber yard.  He sold both business in order to buy an interest in the bank.   

During the for the first 26 years of its existence, Nodaway Valley Bank operated as a private bank until applying for a state banking charter in 1894, now the fifth oldest bank charter in the State of Missouri.  The bank joined the newly formed Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in 1934.  

Although it was a relatively small bank for many years, Nodaway Valley Bank was progressively managed, being one of the first bank in the area to employ an agricultural advisor.  The bank is one of the largest agricultural lenders in the region with eight experienced agricultural lenders, several of whom farm as well.  

Nodaway Valley Bank has weathered several economic downturns over the course of 150 years.  According to Chairman Emeritus Theodore G. Robinson, the bank experienced growth during more recent agricultural downturns.  Instead of acquiring troubled competing banks, Nodaway Valley Bank picked up dislocated customers from those banks which were unable to continue lending.  

“Nodaway Valley Bank has always focused on customer relationships,” Robinson said, “and in some cases, we would have never otherwise had the opportunity to acquire that business.  It has allowed us to grow with our customers.”   

As a unit bank, state banking regulations prohibited Nodaway Valley Bank from expanding beyond Nodaway County until 1990, when the bank opened a branch in Savannah, followed expansion into the St. Joseph market in 1995, when the bank built a new 9,300 square foot building at the North Belt and Cook Road.    

In addition to providing an opportunity to diversify its loan portfolio, the bank’s resources increased 63%, growing from $215 million to $350 million in five years.  

In response to customers having to take more financial responsibility for their retirement, Nodaway Valley Investment Services was formed in 2002 to provide comprehensive financial planning and brokerage services.  In 2003, the bank completed construction of a new facility at Riverside Road & Mitchell Avenue and acquired the Heritage Bank of St. Joseph, creating the largest privately owned and managed bank in northwest Missouri with assets in excess of $541 million.  

In 2006, the bank completed construction of two new facilities in Savannah and at Belt and Faraon in St. Joseph.  In 2007, the Exchange Bank of Mound City was acquired, providing nine full service locations in four communities.  The bank’s resources topped $853 million at the end of 2017.

As part of its 150th anniversary, the bank introduced a new logo, and a revised website formatted for mobile banking and a media campaign.  

“We’re going to have some fun with some of the things that have happened over 150 years,” commented Chairman Robinson, “such as how many suckers we’ve given away and some strange loan requests that might have popped up.”       Read More: https://www.nvb.com/

A bank with family values! We have been locally owned and managed since 1868. NVB has been serving the needs of northwest Missouri’s citizens for a century and a half.

Nodaway Valley Bank
6304 King Hill Ave
St. Joseph, Missouri 64504

P46P+3X St Joseph, Missouri
Phone: 816-364-5678
https://g.page/nodaway-valley-bank-king-hill?share

 

 

Monday, June 22, 2020

Nodaway Valley Bank Celebrating 150 Years

 

Nodaway Valley Bank | Celebrating 150 Years

 

After a century and a half, Nodaway Valley Bank has become a household name in Northwest Missouri. Known by customers for mutual respect, fairness, and exemplary customer service, NVB has withstood the test of time by living up to  the founder’s motto of “Safety & Dependability.” 


Before the Wright brothers first flight, the first man on the moon, and the first pair of blue jeans, the bank was established as George S. Baker and Company. The original location opened its doors at the current Maryville location in 1868.

The bank would soon become known as Nodaway Valley Bank, when bought by James B. Prather and Theodore L. Robison in 1873. To this day, the Robison family continues to lead this progressive financial institution.

Nodaway Valley Bank—the original hometown bank—has survived many ups and downs. Through the Great Depression, two World Wars, floods and droughts, believing that what is good for their customer and what is good for the bank is one in the same. As we celebrate this milestone, we look to the future with hope and confidence.

A bank with family values! We have been locally owned and managed since 1868. NVB has been serving the needs of Northwest Missouri’s citizens for a century and a half.

Find Out More:  https://www.nvb.com/

Nodaway Valley Bank
304 N Main St
Maryville, Missouri 64468

Phone: 660-562-3232
https://goo.gl/maps/MeF7j5YbM5S2

 

 

Protect Your Identity Help! - I think my identity has been stolen!

Protect Your Identity

Help! I think my identity has been stolen!

  • Place a fraud alert with the credit reporting bureaus
    • Equifax: 1-800-525-6285
    • Experian: 1-888-397-3742
    • TransUnion: 1-800-680-7289
  • Click here to view a copy of the FTC’s Taking Charge checklist to learn what to do if you suspect identity theft
  • Visit ftc.gov/idtheft to access the FTC’s Identity Theft Resources website

Avoid ID Theft: Deter, Detect, Defend.

The Federal Trade Commission (ftc.gov) provides useful information about various aspects of identity theft on their web site such as:

  • What identity theft means & how it can occur
  • How to find out if your identity was stolen
  • What to do if your identity is stolen
  • How to protect yourself from identity theft
  • How to file a complaint with the FTC

Visit the FTC’s Website to learn more.

Protect Your Identity

Identity theft can cause more headache than you may realize. In fact, it can make it hard for you to put utilities in your name, get a job, rent an apartment, and more! It’s never too late to change your habits to protect yourself from identity theft. Learn more at consumer.gov, a website sponsored by the Federal Trade Commission.

  • Keep your financial records, Social Security and Medicare cards in a safe place
  • Shred papers and solicitations that have your account number, personal, or medical information listed
  • Take mail out of your mailbox as soon as you can
  • Only give your Social Security Number if you must, ask if you can use another kind of identification
  • Never give your financial or personal information to someone who calls or emails you
  • Watch your bills and account statements for transactions that were not done by you

Some other good resources related to Fraud and ID Theft

Visit Mastercard for more information.

  • IC3 partners with the FBI and NW3C (National White Collar Crime Center) to allow online complaint/investigation
  • www.ic3.gov
  • AARP Scam/Fraud page also has lots of helpful resources
  • AARP Scam-Fraud Page
  • Mastercard provides U.S. cardholders with services to help detect and resolve identity theft at no extra cost.
  • Visit Mastercard for more information

A bank with family values! We have been locally owned and managed since 1868. NVB has been serving the needs of northwest Missouri’s citizens for a century and a half. Click Here To Read More: https://www.nvb.com/

 

Nodaway Valley Bank
6304 King Hill Ave
St. Joseph, Missouri 64504

P46P+3X St Joseph, Missouri
Phone: 816-364-5678
https://g.page/nodaway-valley-bank-king-hill?share

 

 

 

 

Sunday, June 21, 2020

Nodaway Valley Bank Observes 150th Anniversary in 2018

 

Nodaway Valley Bank Observes 150th Anniversary in 2018

 

Although the actual date is not until December, Nodaway Valley Bank will be celebrating the 150th anniversary throughout 2018.  On December 4, 1868, Maryville’s first bank, known as the George S. Baker & Co., Bankers, opened its doors for business on the site of the present bank on the southwest corner of Maryville’s town square at 3rd & Main Streets.  

In 1873, James B. Prather, J. C. Waterman and Theodore L. Robinson acquired controlling interest in the bank and changed the name to Nodaway Valley Bank.  Mr. Robinson was placed in charge of day to day operations, and a member of Robinson family has been at the helm since, with Chairman of the Board James G. Robinson representing the fifth generation.

During the first 26 years of its existence Nodaway Valley Bank operated as a private bank until applying for a state banking charter in 1894, now the fifth oldest bank charter in the State of Missouri.  The bank joined the newly formed Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in 1934.   

Highly restrictive banking regulations and competing interests in the tightly built business district around the Maryville town square prohibited expansion beyond the second building on the site, erected in 1890.  As drive-up banking became more popular, regulations were relaxed allowing Nodaway Valley Bank to construct the first stand-alone motor bank at 2nd and Buchanan Streets in 1965.  

The second banking house on the original site was replaced by a larger, modern building in 1966.  That structure was totally renovated and expanded again in 2000 as the present banking house.  

By 1971, the bank’s resources topped $15 million.  State banking laws were further relaxed that year, allowing construction of branch facilities within 2.25 miles of the main banking house.  Nodaway Valley opened a second facility at 1303 S. Main in 1973, which underwent a total makeover last year.  Nodaway Valley Bank was also the first bank in Nodaway County to offer ATM service.            

Although banking regulations prohibited the bank from expanding beyond Nodaway County, Nodaway Valley Bank’s resources topped $166 million by 1990.  Nodaway Valley Bank took advantage of new rules allowing additional facilities in contiguous counties by opening a facility in Savannah, followed by expansion into the St. Joseph market in 1995. During the next five years, the bank’s resources increased to $350 million.  

In response to customers having to take more financial responsibility for their retirement, Nodaway Valley Investment Services was formed in 2002 to provide comprehensive financial planning and brokerage services.  In 2003, the bank opened a new facility at Riverside Road and Mitchell Avenue in St. Joseph and acquired Heritage Bank, creating the largest privately owned and managed bank in northwest Missouri with assets in excess of $541 million.  

In 2006, the bank completed construction of two new facilities in Savannah and Belt & Faraon in  St. Joseph.  In 2007, the Exchange Bank of Mound City was acquired, providing nine full service locations in four communities.  The bank’s resources topped $853 million at the end of 2017.

As part of its 150th anniversary, the bank has introduced a new logo, a revised website formatted for mobile banking and a media campaign.  

“We’re going to have some fun with some of the things that have happened over 150 years,” commented Chairman Robinson, “such as how suckers we’ve given away and some strange loan requests that might have popped up.”         

A bank with family values! We have been locally owned and managed since 1868. NVB has been serving the needs of northwest Missouri’s citizens for a century and a half. Click Here for more: https://www.nvb.com/

 

Nodaway Valley Bank
4001 N Belt Hwy
St. Joseph, Missouri 64506

Phone: 816-364-5678
https://goo.gl/maps/rdcPXNPE2ES2

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday, June 11, 2020

Who Is The Best Basement Wall Repair Company

Who Is The Best Basement Wall Repair Service

 

Wet basements are an unpleasant issue. Water can trigger mold and mildew, resulting in terrible smells and weak walls. Water can likewise trigger fractures in your structure. What's the finest way of resolving this issue? Do not try to repair it yourself. You'll only wind up with a bigger mess. Instead, work with a company to do basement waterproofing and keep moisture out.

It ought to go without stating that the company requires to be certified to do the job. Inspect to make certain your crew is certified and has insurance coverage to cover any incidents. You're most likely to get quality work out of a professional company than an unregistered service. You want to understand that the business you're dealing with does not quit when the going gets hard.

You can discover rankings on sites and request referrals. You want a business that will work within your ways, but cost should not be the only consider selecting the very best waterproofing business. You desire someone who balances good work with great pricing. Last, however not least, you desire to make sure that the professional can deal with the job at hand.

How Much Does Full Service Basement Wall Repair Cost

 

You want to know that they can fix any problems that turn up. They ought to likewise have actually the required tools for the type of work your basement requires. Different procedures need various techniques. They ought to be able to complete the task without the delay of seeking the tools they need.

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Uh-oh. There's a puddle on the basement floor. A huge one. And it's not the first one, either. All the reasons have been used up. It can't be postponed any longer. The basement needs to be repaired and a basement waterproofing contractor is needed to repair it. OK, that's one big choice in the bag.

Not just those contactors but likewise the one on Angie's List, the one that uses a list of recommendations and the one that offers complete service. Confusing? Let's clear it up. One of the lots of advantages a contemporary house owner has when it concerns finding products and services for the home is easy access to info.

What Is The Average Cost Of Basement Wall Repair Services

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Contractors and other organisations, too, have actually found out that being upcoming with details helpful to prospective clients is really a competitive advantage and company sites, blog sites and Facebook pages are terrific sources for the property owner. So, with all this information readily available, what is very important in picking a basement waterproofing contractor? Nobody can provide a better viewpoint on a contactor's efficiency than a previous customer.

 

 

Of course, the professional will not provide any unfavorable recommendations so that's where the remarks areas on Facebook and Angie's List might reveal the opposite of the coin. Mentioning Angie's List, it has actually ended up being an indispensable resource for property owners trying to find painters, roofing contractors, landscapers and basement waterproofing professionals. Membership does need a fee however only a consumer can pay their way on to the list professionals get there based upon service and feedback from members.

 

 

Basements can leakage water in a variety of ways and each way requires a different repair work technique (Epoxy Basement Wall Crack Repair). There are basement waterproofing contractors that use just one service, generally drain pipes tile, that can't attend to any other issues. Search for a contractor that uses a full variety of services; no matter what the problem, they can fix it.

How Do I Find A Basement Wall Repair Service

 

This ends up being vital when thinking about the guarantee provided by a specialist. Most basement waterproofing specialists will provide a lifetime guarantee on services like crack repair and interior drain tile and limited service warranties on outside repair work and other work. If the professional runs out organisation six months later on, however, any warranty is useless.

There are other methods, too, like talking with other property owners, trying to find Bbb rankings and industry recognition. No matter how the research is done, doing it thoroughly should cause a pleased homeowner with a dry basement. At U.S. Waterproofing, we have been keeping basements dry in the Chicago area for more than 56 years.

We are a full-service basement waterproofing professional with more than 300,000 satisfied consumers, so why not request our complimentary recommendations when trying to find a basement waterproofing professional? Ready to get begun? simply enter your postal code: Tags: basement waterproofing specialist, pick basement waterproofing specialist - Fieldstone Basement Wall Repair.

What Is Full Service Basement Wall Repair

 

As a skilled waterproofing company, Ingenious Basement Authority helps property owners fix their basement problems quickly. We have over 10 years of experience in the industry and have actually been recognized by the BBB for our service and workmanship. We are widely known in your area for our distinct waterproofing products, custom-made developed to work well in any house.

If you're concerned that moisture is adversely affecting your basement, Innovative Basement Authority can examine the area and pick the finest strategy. We provide complimentary assessments and approximates schedule yours today! Call us at 320-515-2200 or click the button below to send us an email. Your damp or damp basement can trigger more than just a headache; these concerns can develop bigger problems like mold, mildew, rot, structural damage, and a variety of health issue.

Wet or damp basement flooring Leaking or damp basement walls Pooling or standing water crystalline deposit on concrete surfaces Musty smells Condensation Sump pump problems Dripping basement windows Our total basement waterproofing system consists of all the options you need for a dry, comfy, odor-free basement; no matter what's causing your issues.

Is It Worth Paying For Basement Wall Repair

 

We believe you be worthy of only the finest. For your peace of mind, our basement waterproofing system comes with a Lifetime Warranty that is transferable when you offer your home. We have a team of thoroughly trained basement repair work specialists who can deal with you to find the finest solution for your home's basement.

We will send out one of our licensed basement waterproofing experts to visit your home and perform a thorough examination of your home's basement foundation. Innovative Basement Authority repairs leaking basements in Minnesota, North Dakota and Eastern Montana, in areas like Eden Meadow, Saint Cloud, Bismarck, Minot, Anoka, Andover, Grand Forks and surrounding towns and cities.

When working with a company for basement waterproofing, location and licensing need to be key factors. Ideally, customers should work with an organisation headquartered near to house and well-established in the area as that will make dealing with issues much simpler. The majority of companies have a designated service location and may charge additional for those outside that geographical variety.

Is It Worth Paying For Basement Wall Repair

 

With such companies, consumers must be extra careful when working with, as less managerial oversight can cause poorer service. Property owners ought to verify organisations and contractors are effectively licensed, bonded and guaranteed in their area. Prior to working with a service for the task, get numerous free price quotes. There are a few other prices aspects to understand before choosing a business also.

Other expenses might be included on top of that, such as equipment and parts, product installation, labor and refinishing. Basement waterproofing varies from as low as $200 to $500 for small repair work and can be as high as $2,000 to $20,000 or more for thorough repair work. Numerous companies offer yearly waterproofing upkeep at an affordable rate, so ask any possible companies about their warranties.