Consumer Education

We remain committed to your financial education and financial security. We will use this space to keep you up-to-date on topics related to financial literacy and education, and how you can protect yourself from online fraud, identity theft, phishing scams and other security topics.

• 10 Rules of Home Buying

  by Jen Novotny | Aug 29, 2024
  Keep these 10 rules of homebuying in mind to ensure a smooth journey as you set out to find your perfect home.
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• Safeguarding Against a Cyberattack

  by Jen Novotny | Oct 17, 2023
  In 2021, there were nearly 1.4 million reports of identity theft received by the FTC.
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• Community Bank Resiliency

  by Jen Novotny | Mar 13, 2023
  Forte Bank wants to take this opportunity to remind you that as a community bank, we remain well capitalized and well positioned to continue to serve our customers and community.
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• Money Management Practices to Help You Be More Financially Resilient

  by Jen Novotny | Feb 27, 2023
  Dedicate this week to pause and do a financial check-in
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• Preventing Elder Financial Abuse

  by Jen Novotny | Jun 15, 2022
  Older Americans lose roughly $3 billion to a growing number of scams each year.
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• World Password Day — How to Protect Your Information Online

  by Jen Novotny | May 05, 2022
  Learn how to avoid online identity theft and steps you can take if there is a data breach.
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• Safeguard Finances in Preparation for Natural Disasters

  by Jen Novotny | Sep 20, 2021
  September is National Preparedness Month for emergencies and natural disasters.
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• Don’t Just Prequalify. Preapproval is More Important Than Ever.

  by Jen Novotny | Jun 22, 2021
  What's the difference between prequalification and preapproval?
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• Financing in an Ultra Tight Housing Market

  by Jen Novotny | Jun 02, 2021
  If you are hoping to buy a new home and also have a home to sell, the timing can be tricky.
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• Why We All Need a Password Manager

  by Jen Novotny | May 06, 2021
  The average person has more than 90 passwords. If you're not using unique and complicated passwords, you're putting yourself at risk.
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• Forte Bank and ICBA: Build Wealth, Not Debt

  by Jen Novotny | Feb 19, 2021
  Make a commitment to yourself to save more effectively and successfully by having a savings plan!
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• New Data Shows FTC Received 2.2 Million Fraud Reports from Consumers in 2020

  by Jen Novotny | Feb 11, 2021
  The Federal Trade Commission received more than 2.1 million fraud reports from consumers in 2020 with imposter scams and online shopping fraud being the most common.
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• COVID-19: 5 Things Businesses Can Do Right Now

  by Jen Novotny | Mar 30, 2020
  Many of our business customers are rightfully concerned about how COVID-19 is impacting their businesses.
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• COVID-19 Update: We remain committed to supporting each of you.

  by Jen Novotny | Mar 26, 2020
  Our highest priority continues to be the safety and support of our customers, employees, and community.
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• An update about our lobby services

  by Jen Novotny | Mar 16, 2020
  We have decided to temporarily suspend lobby services at all three of our branch locations.
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• A note to our customers about COVID-19

  by Jen Novotny | Mar 13, 2020
  At Forte Bank, the safety of our customers and staff is more important than anything else.
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• Establish Good Credit to Secure a Sound Financial Future

  by Jen Novotny | Feb 05, 2020
  Having good credit is key to a strong financial foundation.
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• New Statements Starting Nov. 7

  by Jen Novotny | Oct 10, 2019
  Your bank statement will look different.
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• Mobile Wallet Now Available with Forte Bank Debit Cards!

  by Jen Novotny | Oct 04, 2019
  Your Forte Bank debit card will be automatically enabled for mobile wallet apps around Oct. 22.
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• Insights to Demystify Homebuying

  by Jen Novotny | Jun 25, 2019
  June is National Homeownership Month.
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