The Village Voice
Legacy Planning: Financial Steps to Help Protect Your Loved Ones
Planning for the future starts with organization. Learn how to review beneficiary designations, organize important documents, and prepare your family for the future with confidence
Business Owners & Side Hustles: Financial Tips for Growing Your Business
From side hustles to growing businesses, strong financial habits can help support long-term success. Learn how to manage cash flow, organize finances, and prepare for future growth opportunities.
Protecting Your Finances: Common Scams and Fraud Prevention Tips
Fraud can happen through email, text messages, phone calls, and social media. Learn how to recognize common scams, protect your personal information, and build habits that can help safeguard your finances.
Homeownership: Financial Steps to Take Before Buying a Home
Preparing to buy a home? Learn how to build savings, understand homeownership costs, create an emergency fund, and plan for future homeownership goals.
From Weddings to Shared Finances: How to Navigate Money as a Couple
Marriage often brings exciting milestones and new financial decisions. Learn how couples can manage shared finances, discuss financial goals, and build a strong financial future together.
Financial Steps to Take When Your First Paycheck Arrives
Starting a new job comes with new financial opportunities and responsibilities. Learn how to manage your first paycheck, set up direct deposit, build savings, and stay organized as your career grows.
What Every Student and Young Adult Should Know About Banking
Between school, work, debit cards, apps, subscriptions, paychecks, and passwords, there is a lot to keep track of.
The good news is that you do not need to figure everything out at once. A few simple banking habits can help you stay organized, build confidence, and make more informed money decisions over time.
Planning for Growth: What Local Businesses Should Know
As growth continues across Blaine and the surrounding communities, many business owners are exploring expansion, acquisitions, and long-term investments. In a recent discussion, Scott Hudson, VP, Commercial Banker at Village Bank, shared what local businesses should understand before pursuing financing…
Colette Dahlin Recognized in Notable Women in Banking & Finance
Village Bank is proud to celebrate Colette Dahlin, VP of Consumer Lending & Mortgage, who Twin Cities Business has recognized as one of their Notable Women in Banking & Finance.
Village Bank Earns 2025 SBA 504 Lending Partner of the Year
Village Bank has been recognized by Central Minnesota Development Company (CMDC) as the 2025 SBA 504 Lending Partner of the Year. Village Bank is a multiple year recipient of this honor.
Fraud Prevention Tips: How to Spot and Stop Scams
Fraud attempts are becoming more sophisticated every day. At Village Bank, your financial security is just as important as your financial goals. By learning how to recognize scams and taking simple steps to protect your accounts, you can be the first shield against fraud.
Celebrating Our Grand Reopening in St. Francis, MN
Village Bank is proud to announce the grand reopening of our St. Francis branch, where we’ve recently completed a refresh designed to better serve our customers and enhance your local banking experience.
Village Bank partners with FHLB to award $20,000 to Support the Troops MN through the Member Impact Fund
At Village Bank, we believe in the power of relationships and the importance of serving those who serve us. That’s why we’re proud to share that, through our partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines), we helped Support the Troops MN receive a $20,000 grant from the Member Impact Fund.
Your Neighbor, Your Banker: How Village Bank Strengthens Our Community
More Than Just a Bank – We're Your Neighbors
Village Bank is deeply rooted in the same community where our customers live and work. Our loan officers don't just process applications – they understand local market conditions, know the challenges facing area businesses, and genuinely care about seeing our community thrive.
The Value of Community Banking Relationships
Community banks offer a distinctive approach to banking that resonates with many people seeking a more personalized financial partnership. At the heart of community banking is relationship-based service, where bankers take time to understand each customer's unique financial journey and provide tailored guidance.
Winter Security Tips: Put Holiday Scammers on the Naughty List!
As you prepare to celebrate with your loved ones this season, keep these digital banking safety tips in mind so your holidays stay merry and bright and free from fraud and scams.
The Heart of Local Banking: Your Community Bank
When you walk into a community bank, you're not just entering another financial institution – you're stepping into a vital part of your neighborhood's economic ecosystem. Locally owned and operated banks serve as financial partners to families and small businesses, offering a distinctly personal approach to banking.
Gift Card Scams: Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones
Gift card scams are on the rise! In Quarter 1 and 2 of 2024 alone there have been 1,085,474 reported frauds with over $5 million dollars in losses. Be safe and be aware this holiday season on potential gift card scams.
Zelle®: Fraud vs Scams
Understanding the definitions of fraud and scams is essential for customers, as the consumer protections offered by banks can differ significantly. Recognizing these distinctions helps customers better navigate their rights and the remedies available to them. Knowing these differences ensures customers can effectively protect themselves and respond appropriately if they fall victim to financial deception.
Is My Business Healthy?
Here are five ways you can evaluate the health of your business and how it is doing beyond the day-to-day.
