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How We Became Lake Ridge Bank
We knew right from the start that one of the most important decisions we would need to make was what to name our new bank.
In 2025, navigating markets, inflation, and the economy requires severing the noise from reality—stay informed and invest wisely.
Beware of Tax Scams This Season! Fraudsters are targeting taxpayers with fake IRS calls, emails, and letters. Learn key tips, IRS warnings, and fraud prevention strategies to keep your financial information safe. Stay informed—read our latest insights now.
A new year brings new opportunities, and for farmers, it’s the perfect time to evaluate your financial plans and ensure you’re prepared for the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love and connection, but it’s also a prime opportunity for scammers to exploit emotions and generosity through online romance scams, fraudulent gift deals, and other deceptive practices that can cause emotional and financial harm.
Teaching children about money early is one of the best gifts parents and grandparents can give. Financial education builds confidence, responsibility, and lifelong success.
Meet Julia Hanlon, Vice President Senior Personal Trust Officer at Lake Ridge Bank in our Wealth Management department.
Experts tell you that the best way to get the most out of your money is to use a comprehensive approach to building wealth. But what is a comprehensive approach? And where do you start?
The start of a new year is the perfect opportunity to set goals and create habits that can help lead you to reaching your financial goals.
Santa Claus was supposed to rally in December and leave us with a good feeling heading into the new year.
Are you looking for a different way to give gifts to your minor children or grandchildren?
As the new year begins, it’s time to start planning for the upcoming planting season. For farmers, protecting your livelihood is critical, and crop insurance is a key part of managing risk in agriculture.
Beginning January 1, 2025, Lake Ridge Bank will no longer send out paper statements for business accounts for a variety of reasons, but the main driver for this decision is fraud protection.
Have you ever seen the look in a child’s eyes when they come down the stairs on Christmas morning and see the tree and all the goodies that Santa brought them? Or maybe you remember that feeling yourself (it is always good to be a child at heart, no matter what age)!
Based on client feedback and usage trends, effective December 2, 2024, we will be updating the hours of operation at six of our locations, Atwood Avenue, Bridge Road, Cottage Grove, Cross Plains- Westview Court, Middleton – Parmenter Street, and Sauk Prairie.
Stop into one of Lake Ridge Bank's Cross Plains offices today and meet Michelle Slaney today to see how she can help you reach your financial goals.
We love seeing people in our lobbies, where you can grab a cup of coffee, a root beer, or a cookie. While many area banks are beginning to rely mainly on digital banking tools, we have recommitted to building relationships face-to-face by making all banking services available in every community we serve.
In mid-September, the Federal Reserve (the Fed) cut a key interest rate by 50 basis points – also referred to as half of a percentage point – for the first time in more than four years.
Over the years, it has become evident that elections cause investors to get more concerned about the markets now than they did in the past. This raises stress levels that are due more to election anxiety than reality over what the markets have done during the election season and beyond.
The holiday season can be one of the most magical times of the year—but it can also be stressful for your wallet. With thoughtful planning, it’s possible to enjoy the festivities without financial regret.