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National Elder Abuse Awareness Month: Chronic Victimization and Methods of Intervention¶
(Regional Pulse Podcast) - Laurel Sykes, Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer at American Riviera Bank, continues her discussion with Vicki Johnson, Deputy District Attorney from the Santa Barbara County District Attorney's office in part two of the series recorded as part of American Ri…
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National Elder Abuse Awareness Month: Recognizing and Reporting Scams¶
(Regional Pulse Podcast) - Laurel Sykes, Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer at American Riviera Bank, talks with Vicki Johnson, Deputy District Attorney from the Santa Barbara County District Attorney's office as part of a two part series for National Elder Abuse Awareness month. Episo…
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Bring Your Dog to the Bank Day¶
(American Riviera Bank) - American Riviera Bank is hosting one of its staff - and customer - favorite annual events, Bring Your Dog to the Bank Day, this Friday, June 24. This day is a fun spin on National Bring Your Dog to Work Day, which is also this Friday, and an opportunity for the Bank to inv…
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Shining the Light on Elder Abuse¶
(Laurel Sykes) - In the last few years, the calls I receive from a friend or family member of a victim of financial elder abuse have increased exponentially. People are looking for guidance on how to stop it, or how to recover money that has been lost. Unfortunately there is no easy solution, but…
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Budgeting¶
(Idea Vault Blog) - A practical, workable budget is one of the most crucial tools in your financial wellness arsenal.
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Cocktails and Conservation¶
(American Riviera Bank) - American Riviera Bank was honored to be the Presenting Sponsor of the Santa Barbara Zoo’s new Cocktails and Conservation Presentations. These presentations are developed as a way to create meaningful community outreach and demonstrate the Zoo’s all-encompassing conservatio…
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The Cost of Divorce¶
(Idea Vault Blog) - Though divorce rates in the United States have declined significantly in recent years, divorce is still a challenge many Americans face during their lives. Aside from the accompanying emotional turbulence, divorce can be a significant financial burden—regardless of who initiates…
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Dealing with Illness¶
(Idea Vault Blog) - Keep your fingers on the pulse of your financial health. Serious sickness can strike both suddenly and unexpectedly. And its effects can be devastating to your emotional health, your financial resources, and your long-term plans. But if you're prepared, it's possible to weather…
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Preparing for a baby¶
(Idea Vault Blog) - Are you adding a child to your family? Congratulations! Whether it be through birth or adoption, parenthood is a fulfilling experience that requires careful planning and consideration. As with any major life change, if you have a better grasp of the financial requirements and ta…
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Financial To-Dos for Newlyweds¶
(Idea Vault Blog) - Before the big day, sit down with your partner and talk finances. Some of these to-dos have a time limit—sometimes as short as two weeks after your wedding! Don’t miss out on money-saving adjustments by waiting too long after the big day.
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