Financial Education

How to Compare Credit Cards to Find the Best Value

Calculating the total value of a credit card is a straightforward approach: subtract the costs (interest and fees) from the rewards (introductory offers, points, and cash back).

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Debit Card & Credit Card

A Voice for the Good: Boomerang Backpacks

This article features Boomerang Backpacks, a local non-profit with a mission dedicated to supporting local elementary-aged students facing food insecurity while enlightening our community about giving back.

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Community Engagement & Impact BlogCategories

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3 Popular Scams to Look Out for This Summer

Over the past few weeks, cybercriminals have been hard at work targeting our community. While the types of scams these days seem endless, there are three we've seen on repeat recently—including scammers impersonating 3Rivers.

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Fraud Protection & Security

Free College & Career Guidance: What's the Catch?

At 3Rivers, especially when it comes to meeting with our Youth & College Support Team for college and career guidance, this question comes up more often than you’d think. The truth is—there isn’t a catch! Meeting with us is completely free. No hidden fees, no fine print. Sure, we’d love for you to become a member, but it’s not a requirement. Why? Because when people have access to clear, helpful financial information, our entire community thrives.

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College & Trade School Preparation

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A Voice for the Good: Camp Whitley

This article features Camp Whitley, a local non-profit with a mission dedicated to character development, outdoor recreation, sportsmanship, and leadership enhancements for campers, staff, and community.

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Community Engagement & Impact

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Making Sense of Your Annual Escrow Analysis

Each year, we perform an escrow analysis to ensure that we’re collecting the correct amount to cover these disbursements. Depending on changes in insurance premiums or property taxes, your mortgage payment may increase or decrease as a result. If you have a mortgage with 3Rivers, you should be receiving your escrow analysis soon (if you haven’t already)!

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Mortgage & Home Loans

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How to Make the Most of Your Graduation Money

Play it smart with your graduation money and other financial windfalls after high school. Check out our tips for making the most of gifted funds.

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Personal Finance College & Trade School Preparation

How to Decide Whether College is the Right Choice for You

There are so many options and pathways to consider after high school that it can quickly become overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. If you take the time to gather information about your potential path and do some honest self-reflection, you can make an informed and confident decision.

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College & Trade School Preparation

A Voice for the Good: Loyal K9 Rescue

This article features Loyal K9 Rescue, a local non-profit on a mission to connect furry friends with loving families in the Auburn community.

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Community Engagement & Impact

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