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Northwest Bank Blog
Scam Alerts: Mortgage Notice and Computer Virus Scams
You probably hear about various online and phone scams frequently, and maybe you are event a victim of the fraudulent “car warranty” phone calls. However, fraudsters have also been using banking scams to target susceptible customers recently.
Preventing Elder Financial Abuse
Almost 20% of older Americans fall prey to financial exploitation totaling $3 billion annually. Various scams are circulating at all times, so please follow these tips and be aware of you and your loved ones’ exposure to fraud.
Tips to Take the Stress Out of Travel
Vacations are meant to be relaxing, but under planning and overspending can lead to financial stressors. Consider the following tips to reduce travel-related anxiety and help you make the most out of your time away—whether journeying across state lines or overseas.
Proud to Be QC: Isabel Bloom
Donna Young, owner and sculptor of Isabel Bloom, chats with us about how the Davenport-based shop and studio has evolved over the years while remaining true to the Isabel Bloom brand. This one-of-a-kind local business makes us #ProudToBeQC!
Financial Literacy is Key to Effective Money Management for Teens
April is Financial Literacy Month, and we’re helping adults and teens understand the importance of maintaining smart money habits. From budgeting, interest, and credit to investing and saving for retirement, it’s essential to start teaching our youth early in life how to manage money and prepare for the future.
Proud to Be QC: Me & Billy
Small business owners like Bill Collins of Me & Billy in Downtown Davenport make us #ProudToBeQC and proud to be a part of a community of creative, talented people. Join us for five minutes with Billy as we take a close-up look at this popular local restaurant and bar.
Banking Products & Services Video Tutorials
Video Tutorials for Personal Banking
Video Tutorials for Business Banking
Investment Management Group Education Center
In the Community – Vera French
Thank you to our friends at Northwest Bank & Trust for giving me the opportunity to share some detail about the work of the Vera French Community Mental Health Center.
“Vera French” is a family of non-profit Iowa corporations encompassing the Vera French Community Mental Health Center (the Center), the Vera French Housing Corporation (Housing), and the Vera French Foundation (the Foundation).
IRS released Notice 2022-53 – Inherited IRA Distribution Rules for Non-Spouse beneficiaries
The passing of the 2019 Secure Act changed the rules starting January 1, 2020, as to when non-spouse beneficiaries must begin taking money from inherited retirement accounts.
A Change to Taxation of Retirement Income in the State of Iowa
Effective January 1, 2023, Iowa taxpayers will catch a break on the state taxes paid on “retirement income”. The new law exempts Iowa taxation on all “retirement income” for those who are disabled or 55 years of age or older. It also exempts retirement income received by a surviving spouses.