The decision to set out and find a local bank or other institution you can trust with your finances can be overwhelming. After all, a good bank isn’t just a place to store your money. It’s a place that provides the opportunity for your money to grow, security knowing your funds are protected and flexibility to work with you as your personal and professional financial goals evolve. 

Elder financial abuse can be a difficult subject to broach. Not only is it difficult to grasp a fraudster’s willingness to target some of the most vulnerable members of a community, but it can be hard to address the victim of fraud (or even attempted fraud) without causing undue embarrassment. At Central Bank, however, we know even uncomfortable conversations can be important, especially as they relate to issues that have the potential to jeopardize a person’s financial future.

As one year nears its end and another approaches, business owners and managers everywhere find themselves wondering what comes next. From curiosity about the next big financial forecast to what — if any — changes their individual company should make, this time of year calls for reflection, education and action. Central Bank’s business banking experts are here to make things easier.

As discussions surrounding recent — and potential future — bank failures continue making headlines across media outlets, people everywhere find themselves wondering whether their hard-earned money is in safe hands. At Central Bank we think it’s important to not just place minds at ease, but to explain the specific tools and resources available to keep your money protected. For instance, Insured Cash Sweep® (ICS) is a useful option for anyone who prefers doing business with their hometown bank.

Digital currency has become something of a buzzworthy topic in recent months. It’s served as the subject of countless news stories, provided fodder for endless online conversations and set more than one person down the path to a new financial approach. At the same time, for many people digital currency remains a mystery.

The year’s end isn’t just a time for festive celebrations and time with loved ones — for small businesses, it’s prime time to dig in on a financial plan. Houston ranks among the top 20 cities where small-business owners are thriving, and 97% of our city’s businesses have fewer than 100 employees. At Central Bank, we are dedicated to ensuring our friends and neighbors have what they need to remain poised for success. Read on for a handy financial checklist to help you evaluate your current standing, make adjustments where needed and enter into the new year a bit better prepared.

Even if you aren’t a regular reader of the newspaper’s financial pages, chances are you’ve heard talk of inflation. It’s an economics term referring to an overall price increase for the goods and services people use each day, and it’s been making headlines in recent months. But why do prices increase with time — and how exactly does it impact the people and businesses in affected areas? We’re glad you asked. Read on for a helpful inflation overview from your friends at Central Bank.