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  • WayPoints New Home Edition
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    Home Owner News

    WayPoints New Home Edition

    If you know exactly what your home should look like, where it should be, and every feature it must have, but you can't seem to find it anywhere, then it could be time to build your own. This quarter in Waypoints, we're sharing insights into new-home construction, from market trends to homebuilding ideas and considerations.
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  • Dayne Lawyer Joins Northwest Bank as Wealth Advisor in Omaha
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    Bank News, Wealth Management

    Dayne Lawyer Joins Northwest Bank as Wealth Advisor in Omaha

    Clay Baker, Regional President at Northwest Bank is pleased to announce Dayne Lawyer has accepted the position as Wealth Advisor with Northwest Wealth Management in Omaha, NE.
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  • Northwest Financial Corp Earns Top Workplace Award By The Des Moines Register For The Ninth Consecutive Year!
    Northwest Financial Corp Earns Top Workplace Award By The Des Moines Register
    Bank News, Wealth Management

    Northwest Financial Corp Earns Top Workplace Award By The Des Moines Register For The Ninth Consecutive Year!

    Northwest Financial Corp. has been awarded a 2023 Top Workplaces honor by the Des Moines Register.
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  • Rhonda Maassen joins Northwest Bank as Wealth Client Service Specialist in Spencer
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    Bank News, Wealth Management

    Rhonda Maassen joins Northwest Bank as Wealth Client Service Specialist in Spencer

    Alex Johnson, Wealth Advisor at Northwest Wealth Management is pleased to announce Rhonda Maassen has accepted the position as Client Service Specialist in Spencer. Rhonda joins Alex Johnson who each began at Northwest in early February.
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  • Beware of COVID-19 Vaccine Scams
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    Security & Fraud

    Beware of COVID-19 Vaccine Scams

    Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, people all over the world have been anxiously awaiting the development of a vaccine that could protect them from the coronavirus. While the announcement that the vaccine is being distributed throughout the U.S. is great news, cybercriminals are certain to seize on the news with future fraud scams. Here are some tips to help consumers avoid becoming a victim.
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  • How to Avoid Online Romance Scams
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    Security & Fraud

    How to Avoid Online Romance Scams

    It's well known that people online aren't always as they appear. However, tens of thousands of internet users fall victim to online romance scams each year. These scams can be incredibly convincing and are increasingly found across dating sites and social media platforms. By appealing to victims' emotions and feigning personal connections, scammers will try to steal large sums of money and personal information. Luckily, there are ways to identify a scam and protect yourself online.
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  • Scammers Targeting Consumers With Bogus Loan Offers
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    Security & Fraud

    Scammers Targeting Consumers With Bogus Loan Offers

    The Better Business Bureau recently announced it was receiving reports of phishing scams that offer guaranteed loans with no fees. The scammers, however, try to appear legitimate by using the name, logo and contact information of a legitimate company.
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  • Steps To Take Back Control of Your Data
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    Security & Fraud

    Steps To Take Back Control of Your Data

    Here are a few steps to better manage your personal information and make informed decisions around your data and how it is being used.
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  • Hotel Guests: Avoid The Front Desk Scam By Simply Hanging Up The Phone
    Hotel Guests: Front Desk Scams
    Security & Fraud

    Hotel Guests: Avoid The Front Desk Scam By Simply Hanging Up The Phone

    If you've got upcoming travel plans involving a hotel stay, whether for business or pleasure, beware of the hotel front desk scam. You read that right, but it's not the actual hotel asking for your credit card information, it's a fraudster's con to steal your money!
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