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The future direction of inflation
In March 2022, the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), the most common measure of inflation, rose at an annual rate of 8.5%, the highest level since December 1981.1 It...
Mark P. Bernier, CFA | Posted on May 05, 2022

Teach Children to Save Day
Did you know financial education has been linked to lower debt levels, greater savings, and higher credit scores as children mature into adulthood? Parents are the...
Posted on Apr 28, 2022

NWSB Bank Celebrates National Volunteer Week
In honor of National Volunteer Week, held from April 17 - 23, and Community Banking Month, held throughout the month of April, we are excited and proud to share some...
Posted on Apr 18, 2022

Investment decisions during the Russia-Ukraine conflict
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has drawn condemnation and punitive sanctions from the United States, Europe, and their allies. The humanitarian cost of war cannot be measured, and the long-term...
Mark P. Bernier, CFA | Posted on Mar 07, 2022

Benefits of Digital Banking
The number of consumers taking advantage of digital banking services continues to increase---in part because of the pandemic. When we talk about digital banking, we’re generally referring to...
Jared A. Lockwood | Posted on Mar 02, 2022

Preparing for the financial impact of natural disasters
As witnessed recently in a number of areas in the United States, natural disasters such as a severe storm, fire or flood can happen at any time. These tragedies cause damage to homes and property...
Sheila J. Fleischer | Posted on Feb 04, 2022