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Understanding Accounts Payable and Receivable in Treasury Management
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5/3/2024
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2/8/2024
6 Ways to Save Money on Valentine’s Day
a couple cuddles their new baby in their nursery
Checking
 
2/8/2024
From Crib to Car Seat: Buyers Protection Covers New Baby Essentials
a woman does her taxes online
Business Banking
 
2/6/2024
How a Business Line of Credit Can Help Tax Professionals
a man confirming a credit card purchase through online banking
Credit
 
2/2/2024
Building Credit and Why it Matters
a family going on a road trip together
Checking
 
2/2/2024
Hit the Road with Confidence: Roadside Assistance from Academy Bank Rewards Checking
a business woman doing her taxes
Credit
 
1/29/2024
How to Build Credit with a Tax Return
a woman goes hiking with her two fluffy dogs
Checking
 
1/26/2024
Next-Level Checking Accounts in Denver, CO
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Checking
 
1/23/2024
Choice City Checking in Fort Collins, Colorado
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Home Mortgage
 
1/23/2024
More Than Mortgages: VA Loans at Academy Bank Transform Lives
Two women enjoy cotton candy while taking a selfi
Checking
 
1/18/2024
Harmonizing Finances: Branson, MO Checking Accounts
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Checking
 
1/17/2024
Game-Changing Checking Accounts in Kansas City
Martin Luther King Jr. addressing a crowd in Washington DC
People & Culture
 
1/12/2024
Dr. MLK Jr. in the Words of Academy Bank Associates
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Checking
 
1/11/2024
Your Route 66 Guide to Checking Accounts in Springfield, MO
People & Culture
 
1/5/2024
New Year, New Financial Goals
a person feels stressed over a pile of bills
Personal Loan
 
1/5/2024
Consolidate Debt with an Academy Bank Express Personal Loan
a young woman drinks her coffee while researching CDs
Savings
 
12/28/2023
How to Choose the Best CD (Certificate of Deposit)
A young couple celebrate their new home.
Home Mortgage
 
12/27/2023
The Key to Homeownership: Your Guide to FHA Loans
A family packs up in a car with gifts on top of it to start their holiday adventure
Savings
 
12/22/2023
Best Last-Minute Present: Gift an Experience
a couple goes hiking in Aurora Colorado
Savings
 
12/20/2023
Mile High Savings: Navigating Aurora's Financial Peaks with Academy Bank
a family shares a holiday meal together with a holiday tree in the back
Personal Loan
 
12/19/2023
Outdo Santa with a Personal Loan for the Holidays
a couple goes hiking in Colorado Springs, CO
Savings
 
12/19/2023
Soaring Savings: Elevate Your Finances with Academy Bank in Colorado Springs
A couple goes out for a walk in Gilbert Arizona
Savings
 
12/19/2023
Safeguarding Your Savings with a Southwest Twist: Choosing a Certificate of Deposit in Gilbert, Arizona
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Savings
 
12/19/2023
Elevate Your Savings with Academy Bank in Loveland, Colorado: A Rocky Mountain Approach to Certificates of Deposit
a loan officer hands a homeowner the keys to their new home
Home Mortgage
 
12/14/2023
VA Home Loan vs. Conventional Loan
New Academy Bank kitchen break room at the new office
People & Culture
 
12/11/2023
Academy Bank has a New Home
a beautiful house serves to inspire clients to use home equity lines of credit to spruce up their homes
Home Mortgage
 
11/30/2023
Riding the Wave of Mortgage Magic in 2024: Increased Conforming Loan Limits
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People & Culture
 
11/28/2023
Voices of Heritage: Associates Share Stories for Native American Heritage Month
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Savings
 
11/22/2023
How to Save: Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday
loved ones celebrate by eating a big meal together
People & Culture
 
11/21/2023
6 Ways to Save on Thanksgiving Dinner
a little girl in a pink dress twirls with an American flag
Home Mortgage
 
11/17/2023
VA Home Loans and How they Work
Overview of Veteran's Charity Program neighborhood.
People & Culture
 
11/9/2023
Days of Giving with the Veterans Community Project
an individual puts gas in their car's tank while using their Academy Bank Rewards checking account gas savings rewards.
Travel
 
11/3/2023
How is Inflation Affecting Holiday Travel?
a man checks his emails to make sure there are no scams
Security
 
10/27/2023
How to spot and report phishing emails
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People & Culture
 
10/27/2023
Fueling Uncertainty: Middle East Conflict and US Gas Prices
a woman checks her phone to delete a scam text message
Security
 
10/23/2023
How to Avoid Text Scams
an infographic showing how money travels around a city through treasury management products
People & Culture
 
10/18/2023
Banking Trends and the US Latino Population
a woman uses online banking to check her credit builder visa card after receiving a scam phone call.
Security
 
10/12/2023
Don't Get Fooled by Phone Scams
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savings
 
9/18/2023
Are CDs (Certificates of Deposit) Worth it?
a man and woman use the funds from an HELOC to improve their home
Credit
 
9/16/2023
Is a HELOC a Good Idea for Home Improvements?
a woman repaints her walls after being approved for a home equity line of credit
Credit
 
9/14/2023
How to Finance a Home Improvement with a HELOC
a couple celebrate after having their debt consolidated with a HELOC
Credit
 
9/13/2023
How Do You Use a HELOC for Debt Consolidation?
a family enjoys time together in their home with a home equity line of credit
Credit
 
9/12/2023
What is a Home Equity Line of Credit or (HELOC)?
a woman researches checking accounts online
Checking
 
9/8/2023
How to Choose the Right Checking Account
a woman calls her bank about certificate of deposit rates
savings
 
9/1/2023
What is a certificate of deposit (CD) and how does it work?
a mother and son go back to school shopping
savings
 
8/30/2023
5 tips for back-to-school savings
a padlock sitting on a circuit board symbolizing strength and security through FDIC insurance.
security
 
8/14/2023
What does FDIC Insurance mean and why does it matter?
two ladders leaning up against a wall representing CD ladders
savings
 
8/10/2023
Climbing to Financial Success with CD Ladders
a happy woman unpacks in her new house she bought with a great mortgage
Home Mortgage
 
8/7/2023
6 Tips for a Smooth Mortgage Process
an individual uses funds from a HELOC to do home improvement projects
Credit
 
8/7/2023
What Is A Home Equity Line Of Credit (HELOC)?
a man checks his online banking as a means of protecting from cybersecurity
Security
 
8/7/2023
Review Online Safety With These Cybersecurity Tips
a couple pays bills from the company of their couch through online banking
Savings
 
8/3/2023
How to Find the Best CD Rates in Kansas City
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savings
 
8/3/2023
Unlock Your Savings Potential with Academy Bank's Competitive CD Rates in Springfield, MO
couple looking at computer filling out a loan application online
savings
 
8/3/2023
Sun-Kissed Savings: Embracing Certificates of Deposit (CDs) in Phoenix, Arizona
a woman sits on her couch listening to music on her phone
savings
 
8/3/2023
Growing Your Money the Smart Way: Academy Bank's Certificates of Deposit (CDs) in Overland Park, KS
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savings
 
8/3/2023
Growing Your Savings with Certificates of Deposit (CDs) in St. Joseph, MO: Academy Bank's Key to Financial Success
a couple goes over their retirement funding together through online banking
Savings
 
8/3/2023
Secure Your Financial Future with Academy Bank's Competitive CD Rates in Kearney and Gladstone, MO
a couple fills out a personal loan application online
Savings
 
8/3/2023
Grow Your Savings the Mile-High Way: Unraveling the Power of Certificates of Deposit in Denver
a man jumps into the air celebrating his mastery of money
Financial Health
 
7/31/2023
Master Your Money with Multiple Bank Accounts
three friends take a selfi while on vacation
security
 
7/18/2023
Don't Get Stranded: How to Safeguard Your Finances While Traveling
LGBTQ+ activists protest for equal rights during pride month
People & Culture
 
6/29/2023
Academy Bank Pride Stories
a woman smiles while learning about all of the rewards available with a select rewards checking account.
Checking
 
6/12/2023
How Our Academy Bank Select Rewards Checking Helps You Save
a piggy bank and stacks of coins represent how your money can grow over time if you save
Savings
 
5/2/2023
4 Reasons a Money Market Account Could Be Right for You
a woman explains certificates of deposit and bonds to a man
savings
 
4/18/2023
Certificates of Deposits and Bonds: How They Work
a woman applies for a personal loan online
Credit
 
3/31/2023
Can You Get a Personal Loan With No Credit?
A woman peacefully reading a book in a chair on the beach.
Travel
 
3/1/2023
Review Travel Money Tips Before Embarking on Spring Break
a man and woman go over saving account options
Savings
 
2/8/2023
Are You Leaving Too Much Money in the Wrong Accounts?
a man and woman go over financial resolutions statements together
Financial Health
 
2/1/2023
5 Financial Resolutions for This Year
a couple sits on their couch smiling because their Academy Bank IRA is helping them save for retirement
Savings
 
12/20/2022
How an Academy Bank Certificate of Deposit IRA Can Supplement Your Retirement Strategy
a family goes window shopping during the holiday season.
Savings
 
12/5/2022
4 Ways to Get Ready for the Holidays This Year
inside of the jewelry store renovated with funds from an Academy Bank done deal business loan.
Commercial Banking
 
11/2/2022
Entrepreneur Revolutionizes Custom Jewelry With a Little Help From Her Bank
Chris Long of the KC Current discusses the business done deal with Academy Bank for the new stadium
Commercial Banking
 
10/27/2022
KC Current & Academy Bank
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Business Banking
 
10/26/2022
Simplify Your Business Banking With Academy Bank’s Treasury Management Solutions
a group of individuals pack up donated food for Days of Giving
People & Culture
 
10/13/2022
Academy Bank Works To Fight Hunger for “Days of Giving”
a woman cradles a sweet baby in the new home she purchased with a fixed interest mortgage loan.
Savings
 
9/26/2022
September Is College Savings Month: Prepare For Your Child’s Future
a father and daughter celebrate all of the great rewards available with a Academy Bank rewards checking account
Checking
 
9/16/2022
Say Hello to Our New Academy Bank Select Rewards Checking Account
a beautiful house serves to inspire clients to use home equity lines of credit to spruce up their homes
Credit
 
9/12/2022
Why You Should Consider a HELOC in Today's Financial Environment
a mother hugs her daughter before sending off on her first day back to school
Credit
 
8/15/2022
Financial Tips for Going Back-to-School
family at home having fun
Financial Health
 
8/7/2022
5 Ideas for Raising Financially Smart Kids
a man shops at the grocery store navigating the high prices
Savings
 
8/2/2022
What Is the Difference Between Inflation and a Recession?
two college students read how to raise their credit score with a credit builder account.
Credit
 
7/14/2022
How Academy Bank Credit Builder Card Can Help College Students Build Credit
a woman uses a piggy bank to symbolize the importance of CDS and money market accounts
Savings
 
7/8/2022
What You Need To Know About Certificates of Deposit (CDs) and Money Market Accounts
a man puts money away to save for financial emergencies
Savings
 
6/16/2022
Preparing for Financial Emergencies Starts With Savings
a man hugs a high school or college graduate after telling him about his financial gift
Credit
 
6/10/2022
Think Finances for Unique High School or College Graduate Gift
a family waits to board their plane for their summer travels
Credit
 
5/20/2022
Ready to Plan Your Summer Travel? Here's How to Get Started
a two story home whose value could be leveraged with a home equity line of credit
Credit
 
5/13/2022
Homeowner’s Equity Is Growing — Here’s How a HELOC Can Help You Leverage Those Gains
a woman replaces a light fixture in her home during spring renovations
Home Mortgage
 
4/21/2022
Spruce Up Your Home This Spring With These 5 Small Improvements
a woman transfers money into her savings account with online banking
Savings
 
4/6/2022
How Checking and Savings Accounts Can Help With Your Financial Goals
a business woman stares out the window while drinking coffee
People & Culture
 
3/21/2022
Financial Women in History: Five Leaders To Know
a woman sits on her couch listening to music on her phone
Savings
 
3/7/2022
Money Mixtape: It's Payday!
a man and woman review bills while deciding how to use their tax refund
Savings
 
3/1/2022
5 Things To Do With Your Tax Refund This Year
a man checks his online banking with his mobile app
Digital Banking
 
1/24/2022
Tips for Banking Online
a couple balance their finances using online banking
Savings
 
1/24/2022
January Is Financial Wellness Month: Check Your Financial Knowledge
a person checks their current credit utilization through online banking
Credit
 
1/10/2022
Why to Keep Your Credit Utilization at 30% or Below
a business man talks on the phone while checking his notes about Academy Bank's treasury management services
Business Banking
 
1/3/2022
Small Business Loans Create Big Opportunities with SBA 7(a)
a woman in a holiday sweater decorates her christmas tree
Security
 
12/3/2021
5 Tips for Holiday Safety This Year
a young man works confidently at his business
security
 
11/16/2021
Learn to Protect Yourself Against Business Fraud
a man and woman wrap holiday gifts after doing their shopping early
People & Culture
 
10/20/2021
4 Reasons to Shop Early This Holiday Season
a young woman calculates how much she needs to save to retire early
Digital Banking
 
9/2/2021
What Do College Students Need for Back-to-School Banking?
a man worries about bills after experiencing a financial emergency
Savings
 
8/24/2021
5 Types of Financial Emergencies
a piggy bank symbolizes the importance of choosing the best saving account for you
Savings
 
8/11/2021
Three Types of Savings Accounts and How to Use Them
a woman preforms her mid-year financial check of her accounts
Savings
 
7/21/2021
It's Time for a Mid-Year Financial Checkup
a couple buys their first home with an FHA mortgage loan
Home Mortgage
 
7/7/2021
How an FHA Mortgage Can Help You Buy a Home
Anita Davis from Good Will speaks about the business deal with Academy Bank
Commercial Banking
 
7/6/2021
Your Mission is Our Business
a beautiful home which could be bought with a home equity line of credit
Home Mortgage
 
5/25/2021
Why You Should Consider a HELOC Due to Rising Home Values
a young couple joyfully stand outside their newly bought home
Home Mortgage
 
5/21/2021
Buying a Home in a Seller's Market
a father tells his graduating son about the financial gift he has for him
Savings
 
5/21/2021
Think Finances for Unique Graduate Gift
a business woman prepares a product for shipping from her small business
Business Banking
 
5/5/2021
Celebrate National Small Business Week May 2-8
commercial loan with Academy Bank helps achieve company goals.
Commercial Banking
 
4/14/2021
Partnerships & Relationships Help Navigate Pandemic, Complexities
two parents show their kids how important saving is with a piggy bank
Savings
 
4/7/2021
April Is Financial Literacy Month: Financial Readiness Starts with Saving
a savy business woman chooses how best to use her tax return this year
Savings
 
3/9/2021
How to Use Your Tax Refund This Year
a woman happily reads up on her digital banking security features
Digital Banking
 
3/3/2021
Academy Bank Digital Banking Account Security Features
a man checks his credit score online
Credit
 
3/1/2021
How to Build Credit with Academy Bank Credit Builder
a young man works confidently at his business
Business Banking
 
2/24/2021
Growing Consumer Demand Requires a Need to Expand
a woman mobile deposits a check through her online banking
Digital Banking
 
2/17/2021
The Convenience of Mobile Deposit with Academy Bank
Savings
 
2/11/2021
How the Gig Economy is Shaping the U.S. Workforce
two individuals check their bank accounts using the mobile banking app
Savings
 
2/2/2021
Transfer Money with Academy Bank Digital Banking
an EMT represents the everyday heroes who qualify for a Hero Loan
Home Mortgage
 
1/11/2021
Is An Academy Bank Hero Loan Right For You?
a home-invader breaks into a house during the holidays
Security
 
12/22/2020
Protect Yourself and Your Belongings During the Holidays
a person checks their credit card usage during the holidays so they don't build up debt
Credit
 
12/14/2020
How to Avoid Credit Card Debt Around the Holidays
a woman checks her account statuses during the holidays with online banking
Savings
 
11/30/2020
How To Be Safe and Secure In Your Online Holiday Shopping
Savings
 
11/24/2020
What are Financial Pros and Cons of Working from Home?
a frustrated woman tries to balance her accounts after a financial emergency
Savings
 
10/7/2020
Avoid Surprises With These Financial Planning Tips
an older woman calls her bank to talk about how to avoid phishing attempts
security
 
10/7/2020
Protect Your Bank Accounts, Avoid Phishing With Online Security Tips
an individual checks their online banking settings for security reasons
Security
 
9/26/2020
Take Security Precautions to Protect Yourself — Especially at Tax Time
a couple learns how to use bank card card controls in online banking
Savings
 
9/17/2020
Sandwich Generation Feels the Pinch
a man and woman go over their accounts together to manage cash flow
Savings
 
8/20/2020
Managing Your Money in Uncertain Times
a student walks to class on a college campus
Savings
 
8/3/2020
Best Ways to Get Money to Your College Student
a beautiful home which could be bought with a home equity line of credit
Home Mortgage
 
7/13/2020
Which Type of Mortgage or Loan is Right For You?
a woman checks her budget and money saving through online banking
Savings
 
6/22/2020
Budgeting and Money Saving Tips for the New Normal
Graduates hold up their mortar boards and diplomas in celebration
People & Culture
 
6/5/2020
Creative Graduation Gifts for Your Graduate
a couple looking over housing prices and loan rates
Home Mortgage
 
5/14/2020
Should You Buy A House or Refinance Your Mortgage Right Now?
a small house toy sitting next to a real house key
Home Mortgage
 
2/11/2020
Should You Rent or Buy A New Home?
a graphic which displays how money can grow like plants if it is saved
Savings
 
2/3/2020
Finance 101: How to Start Saving
A mock up of an Academy Bank business deal for new internal designs
Commercial Banking
 
1/6/2020
Complex Problem, Creative Solution
someone puts money into their wallet that they just withdrew from and ATM
Savings
 
11/7/2019
Clients Weigh In On Savings Tips
infographic showing the multiple locations of Academy Bank in Kansas City
Commercial Banking
 
10/25/2019
More locations in Kansas City to better serve you.
an infographic showing where Academy Bank business loan partners are
Commercial Banking
 
9/26/2019
Over $100 Million in Financing. 11 Projects. 1 Committed Bank.
a business woman checks her banking online with her laptop
Credit
 
8/15/2019
How to Build Your Credit With Credit Builder
Done deal with AFC Urgent Care Denver and Academy Bank
Commercial Banking
 
7/2/2019
AFC Urgent Care Denver Deal
Business Done Deal with Schutte Lumber and Academy Bank
Commercial Banking
 
7/2/2019
Schutte Lumber Company Deal