
Blackhawk Talk eNewsletter
Check out our monthly eNewsletter for need-to-know tips and other great info. The 'OUCH' Technology article is especially valuable for anyone who's active online or has gadgets connected to the Internet. Enjoy!
140th Anniversary | Upcoming Webinar: 4 Steps to Building a Thriving Practice While Reducing Insurance Dependence | What Are Bridge Loans and How Do They Work | Budgeting for Soon-to-Be Parents | 'OUCH': Identity Theft - Protecting Yourself
What Buyers Need to Know About Home Appraisals | How Parents Can Keep Their Kids Safe Online | 'OUCH': I'm Hacked, Now What?
Announcing Treasury Management | Rachel Oracki Joins Blackhawk Bank's Mortgage Team | Building Patient Confidence During a Pandemic | New Year's Resolutions for Homebuyers |
'OUCH': Securing Wi-Fi at Home
Opting Out of Prescreen Offers | Importance of Cybersecurity Training for Employees | Be On the Lookout for Job Offer Scams | Happy Holidays! | 'OUCH': Securing the Generation Gap
How to Spot Unemployment Insurance Identity Theft | Holiday Budgeting & Spending | Protecting Your Business From a Ransomware Attack | Who Pays Closing Costs? | Customer Shout Out! | Happy Thanksgiving | 'OUCH': Social Engineering Attacks
Happy Veterans Day | Cybersecurity Awareness Month | Benefits of Applying for a Mortgage Through Blackhawk Bank | National Manufacturing Month | Preventing a New Kind of Burnout | Start Something Priceless - Stand Up to Cancer | 'OUCH': Fake News
Tammy Fanning Joins Blackhawk Bank's Retail Team | Sara Reque Joins Blackhawk Bank's Mortgage Team | Watch Out for the COVID-19 Loan Relief Scam | Why Using a Local Lender Matters | Should Spouses Have Joint Checking Accounts | Online Learning Tips for a Successful School Year | 'OUCH': Online Security for Kids
Happy Labor Day | Is There a National Coin Shortage? | How Small Business Owners Can Avoid Burnout | What Homeowners Should Know About Property Taxes | Helping Parents Save for Their Child's College Education | Virtual Conferencing Safely & Securely
SBA PPP Loan Extension | safety Tips When Selling Your Home | 10 Reasons Why You Should Go Camping | 'OUCH': Ransomware
Happy 4th of July | What Can Community Banks Offer my Business That Others Can't? | Can I Still Buy a House In 2020? | New Hobbies, Quality Family Time, Zero Commutes: The Unexpected Benefits of Lockdown Life | 'OUCH': Creating a Cyber Secure Home
4 Business Owners on How They're Reopening Their Businesses Post-Coronavirus | Buying a House Now vs. Later: Should You Wait? | 11 Ways to Instantly Become a More Positive Person | IRA vs. 401(k): Which One is Right for You? | 'OUCH': The Power of Updating
New Look Coming for Online & Mobile Banking: May 15th-18th | Keeping Your Stimulus Check In-Check | How to Use Digital Wallets | 5 Ways to Manage Small Business Coronavirus Concerns When Employees Can't Work from Home | 10 Home Improvement Ideas Under $100 | 'OUCH': Password Managers
Online & Mobile Banking | What to Know About Coronavirus Cybersecurity Scams | The Federal Reserve & Mortgage Rates | Tax Day is Now July 15 | IL Governor Files for Administration Loans for Small Businesses | 'OUCH': Digital Spring Cleaning
Meet Blackhawk Bank's Spirit Award Winner | How Your Credit Score Affects Your Ability to Buy a Home | Fraud Alerts & Credit Freezes: What's the Difference? | 'OUCH': Social Media Privacy
Financial Fitness | How to Recognize a Fake Check Scam | What is Employee Relationship Management? | 'OUCH': Digital Inheritance
Happy Holidays! | Blackhawk Bank Welcomes Matt McDonnell as CFO | Windows 7 End of Life: Protect Yourself Against Security Threats | 4 Practical New Year Resolutions for Your Small Business | Get Your Money on Track in 2020 | 'OUCH': Messaging/Smishing Attacks
Happy Thanksgiving | 7 Ways to Avoid Holiday Financial Stress | Spotlight on Community Banking | 8 Tips to Help Protect Yourself Against Holiday Identity Theft | 'OUCH': Shopping Online Securely
Happy Veterans Day | Blackhawk Bank Hosts Cybersecurity Seminar | Why Manufacturing Companies Need to Up Their Cybersecurity Game | 'OUCH': Four Simple Steps to Staying Secure
Jim Reynolds Earns New Designation | Economic Insight from Blackhawk Bank | Why Fall May Be the Best Time to Buy a Home | Venmo User's Transaction Information Up for Grabs | 'OUCH': Scamming You Through Social Media
Happy Labor Day | Phil Whitehead Earns New Designation | Identity Theft: An Overview on Staying Safe | Mortgage Originator Openings | Losing Lean Religion | 'OUCH': Got Backups?
Why Cybersecurity Matters to Your Business | Mobile App Privacy Issues | Getting a Fair Appraisal for Your Home | 'OUCH': Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
Happy 4th of July | What to Do When the Real Estate Market Has Low Inventory | What's the Next Big Challenge Facing Manufacturer's in the Stateline Area? | 'OUCH': Dark Web
Happy Memorial Day | Blackhawk Bank to Host Two Blood Drives | How Much Can Home Staging Boost Your Sale Price? | Build a Good Relationship With Suppliers | 'OUCH': A Career in Cybersecurity
The Power of Local Mortgage Servicing | How to Spend Your Tax Refund Money Wisely | Five Ways Smart Companies Maintain Growth & Profitability: Part 3 | 'OUCH': Making Passwords Simple
Illinois Governor Signs Bill Raising the Statewide Minimum Wage to $15 Per Hour | Bullet-Proof Your Homeowners Insurance | Five Ways Smart Companies Maintain Growth & Profitability: Part 2 | 'OUCH': Disposing of Your Mobile Device
Customer Appreciation Open House in Roscoe | Blackhawk Bank Recognizes Top Mortgage Producers | Five Ways Smart Companies Maintain Growth & Profitability: Part 1 | 'OUCH': Personalized Scams
Shopping for a Competent Tax Preparer | CFOs: Recession Possible in 2019 | Get Financially Fit This Year | 'OUCH': Search Yourself Online