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Why Banking Locally Matters
Published: 06/10/2024
With more banks to choose from than ever before, businesses and individuals looking for a new financial institution should consider the differences between a big national bank and local bank when deciding who to rely on for their financial needs.
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June 2023 Market Insights
Published: 06/15/2023
Markets have been strong as of late amidst the release of a stronger-than- expected jobs report, as well as news that a debt ceiling agreement had passed in the Senate. The Labor Department revealed that 339,000 jobs were added to the economy, and the unemployment rate rose to 3.7%. The debt ceiling agreement suspends the debt limit until 2025 ? but restricts some government spending and ends the freeze on student loan payments. The debt ceiling is often viewed through the lens of political brinksmanship; this time, it was notably close.
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Idaho Trust Bank Promotes Jen Magers
Published: 03/10/2023
Idaho Trust Bank has promoted Jen Magers to Trust & Investment Officer in the Coeur d'Alene branch.
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Idaho Trust Bank Welcomes Theresa Kethler
Published: 03/07/2023
Kethler brings a wealth of experience to the Personal Banking team