Tools for your financial wellbeing
Explore our free collection of resources to help you reach your financial goals and increase your understanding and awareness of financial products and services. Whether you are an individual or a business customer, we hope you will find this curated collection a great knowledge center. If you would like to speak to someone about a specific banking product/service or would like further information about anything on our site, please feel free to contact us.
Money iQ - Financial Literacy Centers
A wealth of financial resources – now at your fingertips! Within Money iQ and Business Money iQ, you will find articles, videos, and other pieces of helpful information on a range of banking topics. Looking for the latest news or want to know how to protect yourself financially? Look no further.
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
Exciting Changes Coming in 2025!
We recently announced the Investment Management Group is taking steps to become an independent trust and investment company. We are very excited about this change as it brings with it new opportunity for us to continue to grow and serve more clients in the Quad Cities region.
Market Viewpoints – Summer 2024
The US stock market continued its winning streak in the second quarter this year, after seeing about a 5% pullback at the start of the quarter. US stocks continue to perform very well and emerging market stocks saw a nice rebound during the second quarter.
Should I Earmark My Charitable Gifts or Leave Them Unrestricted?
When making a charitable gift, donors often face a choice: designate the gift for a nonprofit’s overall mission or give to a specific program or project. What’s the difference between the two?