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8 ways to celebrate #EarthDayAtHome

Learn eight ways to celebrate at home while social distancing....Read More

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Things you can still do for Easter while social distancing

We hope the tips offer you a budget-friendly alternative to still celebrate the holiday while keeping you and your family safe....Read More

Mobile Deposit is a convenient feature in our app that allows you to snap a picture of your check with your phone and deposit it straight to your account with a push of a button - wherever and whenever you need to.

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9 tips for winter weekend getaways on a budget!

There are many ways to escape the winter doldrums without breaking the bank including winning the Wish List Playlist Giveaway...Read More

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4 tips for a merrier, stress-free holiday shopping season

While it may seem like a fact of life, going into gift-purchase debt is not inevitable....Read More

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Three advantages to securing a VA loan

Today, Ascend is pleased to continue to serve our current and former service members with VA loans....Read More

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Information Regarding Equifax Data Breach

Keeping your information confidential is of paramount importance to Ascend....Read More

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Allowances

Giving your children an allowance is a great tool to help teach financial responsibility and prepare them to deal with money in the real world. After determining that your children are ready for an allowance, it is important to sit them down to discuss the amount, frequency and what is expected of them. Should I give my child an allowance?...Read More

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Five Ways to Teach Your Child to Save

Saving money is one of the most important lessons you can teach your child, but it can also be one of the hardest....Read More