State program offers scholarships for good grades Looking for ways to offset your child’s college expenses? Utah Scholars offers scholarship options for high-school students who complete the following core course of study, shown in comparison to state graduation requirements: Utah … Continue reading
When asked what best predicts financial satisfaction, more people said having an emergency fund than said paying off a credit card or owning a home, according to a recent University of Georgia study. Despite this, many people ignore the advice … Continue reading
Most Americans are not saving adequately for retirement, and most lower-income households do not have adequate emergency savings for unexpected expenditures like a car repair. America Saves Week, sponsored by the America Savings Education Council and designated as February 19-26, … Continue reading
Whether or not you’ve been struck by Cupid’s arrow, be sure to show yourself some love this Valentine’s Day by making more on your money. Fall in love with your future financial situation when you save with these products from … Continue reading
Guest post by Dale Gunther, Vice Chairman of the Board, People’s Utah Bancorp When the economy was hard hit in late 2008, consumers began to worry about their future. With unemployment rising and investments faltering, many began to get serious … Continue reading
Looking for a secure place to invest your money? Bank of American Fork’s individual retirement accounts (IRAs) are held in CDs, not in the stock market, so you’re guaranteed a steady return and are covered by FDIC insurance. Unlike some … Continue reading
Our new money manager is smart, sleek and financially savvy. But the best news is that this money manager doesn’t work for us; it works for you and other Bank of American Fork customers. Online Money Manager is a financial … Continue reading
Planning to buy a savings bond? Paper savings bonds are no longer sold at financial institutions as of December 31, 2011. But they haven’t gone away — electronic savings bonds can be purchased online through TreasuryDirect.gov, the only financial services … Continue reading
Guest post by James Johnston, Principal, Progressive Power Solutions While the economy of the past few years has posed challenges for many, others have been able to take advantage of the recessionary cloud’s silver lining. If you saved for a … Continue reading
Free Financial Wellness Seminar – Presented by Brian Ford, president, 8 Pillars Financial Education Company Thursday, Nov. 17, 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Location: Bank of American Fork, Riverton Branch 2691 West 12600 South Riverton, UT 84065 Bank of American Fork is … Continue reading
