They understand GPAs and test scores but do they understand their credit score or the value of saving? Brentwood Bank’s top 10 tips are designed to give students an edge on mastering personal finance. College students can prepare for the financial side of college with the following tips:
You are responsible for your finances and you should act accordingly by creating a realistic budget or plan and sticking to it.
You control your money, determining how you spend or save it. Pace spending and increase saving by cutting unnecessary expenses like eating out or shopping so that your money can last throughout the semester.
Understand the responsibilities and benefits of credit. How you handle your credit in college could affect you well after graduation. Shop around for a card that best suits your needs.
Banks are more than money in a vault. They offer valuable services that students can benefit from like check cashing, debit cards, online banking, balance alerts, personal loans, direct deposit, financial education and some offer identity theft protection.
There’s a lot of money available for students, you just have to look for it. Apply for scholarships and look for student discounts.
Consider buying used books or ordering them online. Buying books can become expensive and often used books are in as good of shape as new ones.
Limit your hanging out fund. There are lots of fun activities to keep you busy in college and most are free to students. Use your meal plan or sample new recipes instead of eating out.
Don’t just trust anyone with your money. Be skeptical of classmates, friends or salespeople that have ideas for your money.
Things happen, and it’s important that you are financially prepared when your car or computer breaks down or when you have to buy that unexpected bus ticket home. No matter how small the amount you should start putting some money away immediately.
This is a learning experience, so if you need help, ask. Your parents or your banker are a good place to start and remember the sooner the better.
Brentwood Bank President and CEO, Tom Bailey, announced today that the Bank has added Alexis James Steals, Vice President of Operations at The Advanced Leadership Institute, to the Brentwood Bank Board of Directors.
Brentwood Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Summer Craze Fowler as the newest director to serve on its Board of Trustees.
Brentwood Bank and Elan Credit Card announced the launch of their partnership to provide credit card issuing, service, and support to customers of the Bank's branches across the greater Pittsburgh area.
How to secure your home network against cyber threats.
Observer-Reporter article about Brentwood Bank's 100 Year Anniversary.
Press release with details on Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers proclamation for Brentwood Bank's 100 Year Anniversary.
Press release announcing the celebration of 100 years as a community bank.
Economic outlook for the U.S. from LPL Financial (PDF format)
Donations to aid in restoring homeless to independent living.
Brentwood Bank, a community bank headquartered in Bethel Park, PA, is pleased to introduce CardValet, a card lock feature through the Brentwood Bank smartphone app.
Brentwood Bank has announced Jeffrey R. Skocik as its Senior Vice President, Chief Lending Officer. In his new role, Skocik will expand his commercial lending and credit responsibilities to include residential and consumer lending, as well as loan operations.
After 25 years with Brentwood Bank, Nicholas Garrubba will retire effective December 31, 2020.
Brentwood Bank was recognized with a 2019 IMPACT Award by the Pennsylvania Association of Community Banks (PACB). The award reflects Brentwood Bank's efforts to support the Beaver County community after merging with Union Building & Loan in 2019.
Kiplinger, a Washington, D.C.-based publisher of business forecasts and personal finance advice, posted on Kiplinger.com a profile of Brentwood Bank.
Looking to upgrade your kitchen? Add a bathroom? Install hardwood flooring? Update your home exterior? Snazz up the landscaping? Whether you are a DIYer or prefer to have a contractor do the heavy lifting, home improvements come with a cost.
A child heading to college. A new roof or driveway. Updating your kitchen or finishing the basement. One way to meet the challenge is by putting the equity in your home to work for you.
We don't know about you, but it seems like every January, we find ourselves thinking, loved the holidays, but boy do we need to tighten our belts! While we can't advise you about exercise and diet, we can give you some tips on getting your finances back in shape.
Has your bank recently added new fees? Do you find it is impossible to talk to a bank representative when you have a question or problem? If so, or if you have recently moved to a new city, it may be time to find a new bank, one that provides convenient online and mobile tools...
Between Christmas money, birthday money, or allowance funds, many kids have some money they seem to think is burning a hole in their pocket.
Phishing, pronounced "fishing" is a technique used to steal personal information by directing online consumers to fraudulent websites that look nearly identical to the actual sites.
The sophistication of phishing scams continues to increase so it is important to stay vigilant, especially when it comes to your personal finances.
According to The National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center/United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (NCCIC/US-CERT) following these tips in creating strong passwords will help prevent you from being the victim of a data hack.
We've all seen them. Some of us have experienced them. We're talking about scams, where a scammer tries to fool you into giving access to your money.
Identity theft occurs when someone steals your personal information and uses it without your knowledge or permission. This crime continues to impact and harm the good name and credit of thousands of people each year.
We take many measures to ensure that your online banking experience is secure.
Brentwood Bank was recently recognized with a 2018 Community Banking Hometown Champions Award by the Pennsylvania Association of Community Banks (PACB). The bank was recognized on March 26 at the PACB's regional meeting in a ceremony celebrating banks that demonstrated the best community service qualities in the state.
Mutual Holding Company of Western Pennsylvania, the holding company for Brentwood Bank ("Brentwood"), and Union Building and Loan Savings Bank ("Union") have announced the execution of an agreement and plan of merger pursuant to which Union will be merged with and into Brentwood.
Find a lending specialist who can help get the right mortgage or home equity loan for you.
Brentwood Bank Lending Professionals are registered with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry (NMLS). Verify the status of your loan originator with this free service.