Malvern Bank to Name Kate McGann Bank President November 12, 2024 Posted in Blog Jay Burdic, owner of Malvern Bank, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kate McGann as Bank President, effective January 1, 2025. Read More…
Educating Children on Financial Responsibility and Money Management August 19, 2024 Posted in Blog In today's digital world, equipping children with financial literacy skills is more important than ever. Teaching kids about money helps them become self-confident, motivated and resilient. By Read More…
Emergency Preparedness: Building Your Financial Safety Net July 10, 2024 Posted in Blog In today's ever-changing landscape, establishing a robust financial safety net is essential. One of the most effective tools for preparing for unexpected expenses is an emergency fund. According Read More…
Check Fraud Prevention May 3, 2024 Posted in Blog Malvern Bank offers seven tips to help consumers avoid becoming a victim of check fraud Read More…
Ensure Your Family’s Future February 2, 2024 Posted in Blog Every life event presents new challenges. Perhaps, none more so than parenthood. In addition to being responsible for the upbringing of another person, you also navigate drastic changes to your Read More…
Financial Freedom at Age 25 February 2, 2024 Posted in Blog Creating a solid financial plan is crucial to achieving one’s financial goals. It’s advantageous to start planning early to increase the likelihood of reaching those accomplishments. Read More…
How to Redefine Your Retirement in Your 50s February 2, 2024 Posted in Blog Age 50 is a major milestone. Not only does it mean you’ve lived for half a century, but it also comes with some key advantages that can ensure you are saving enough for retirement. Read More…
Protect Yourself From Social Media Scams January 4, 2024 Posted in Blog Social media has become an easy vehicle for scammers to target their victims. Consumers should be on high alert when using social media. The safest thing you can do is be suspicious of anything that Read More…
Updates to Your Account Statements May 9, 2023 Posted in Blog We are pleased to inform you of an update to our account statements effective June 12, 2023! In an effort to better support you and meet your needs, we are rolling out some much needed updates and Read More…
Malvern Bank is Financially Secure March 13, 2023 Posted in Blog Malvern Bank is well capitalized and well positioned to continue to serve our customers and our community. Malvern Bank is FDIC insured. Malvern Bank is a relationship-based institution. Read More…
Protect Your Mobile Devices From Fraud August 18, 2022 Posted in Blog It’s critical to exercise caution on any app in which you make or receive payments. There are many things you can do to protect yourself but, if you let your guard down, you can easily become a Read More…
What Should You Ask Your Mortgage Lender May 24, 2022 Posted in Blog Applying for a mortgage can be complicated and sometimes tedious, but a little preparation can go a long way, particularly for first-time homebuyers. With a few simple steps, homebuyers can make the Read More…
Spring Clean (Your Finances) March 1, 2022 Posted in Blog The new growth and warmer days of spring are near, and spring cleaning is a great opportunity to clean up your home, your wardrobe, your yard, and even your finances! Below we’ve listed a few items Read More…
5 Effective Tips for Scholarship Applications November 2, 2021 Posted in Blog It’s no secret that a college education is expensive, and the price tag can be intimidating for parents as well as students. With scholarships, the cost of education can be significantly reduced. Read More…
Tips to Safeguard Sensitive Data October 1, 2021 Posted in Blog An estimated 67 percent of data breaches resulted from credential theft, human error or social attacks. We encourage consumers to take the following proactive measures to reduce the likelihood of Read More…
Safeguard Finances In Preparation for Natural Disasters September 7, 2021 Posted in Blog he devastation of Hurricane Ida and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic are stark reminders that natural disasters have profound effects on communities and the residents who call them home. In recognition Read More…
Giving Your Child an Allowance: How to Get Started August 12, 2021 Posted in Blog Giving children an allowance is a great way to introduce them to the concept of financial responsibility. The hands-on experience children receive from handling money can go a long way toward Read More…
Jay to the World July 2021 July 1, 2021 Posted in Jay To The World, Blog Well, as has been my pattern over the past several months, it’s 9:45 p.m. on June 30th (I’m sure Tricia and Kenzie are getting tired of my tardiness when it comes to getting this thing done) and Read More…
Jay to the World June 2021 June 1, 2021 Posted in Jay To The World, Blog Before we get too deep into things, I read an article last week that said drinking any amount of alcohol causes brain damage. Therefore, knowing my readers like I think I do, I thought it might be Read More…
Jay to the World May 2021 May 1, 2021 Posted in Jay To The World, Blog Happy May everyone!! Well, it’s 9:08 p.m. on Sunday, May 2nd and I’m just sitting down at my desk to somehow piece together some semblance of a newsletter that is worthy of your time. I’m not Read More…
Community Banking Month 2021 April 5, 2021 Posted in Blog April is Community Banking Month and Malvern Bank is proud to be the Community Bank of Malvern area residents, farmers, and businesses for nearly 130 years. Read More…
Jay to the World April 2021 April 1, 2021 Posted in Jay To The World, Blog Hello everyone and welcome to April! I’m typing this on Monday, March 29th and I just found out that I’m getting my first COVID shot tomorrow at 11:15 a.m.!! I’ve never been excited about seeing Read More…
Jay to the World March 2021 March 1, 2021 Posted in Jay To The World, Blog Greetings everyone! I’m sitting at my desk…it’s 7:33 p.m. on February 28th and I just checked my Weather Channel App and the high temperatures this week are going to be 70 degrees warmer than Read More…
Jay to the World February 2021 February 1, 2021 Posted in Jay To The World, Blog Before we dig too deep into this month’s JTTW, we need to have a serious conversation about something that came to my attention just the other day: apparently our country is in the midst of a Grape Read More…
Jay to the World January 2021 January 1, 2021 Posted in Jay To The World, Blog First and foremost, I just want to start off the new year by once again thanking each and every one of you for making JTTW a very small part of your monthly routine. There are so many platforms out Read More…
Stop the Grinch from stealing your holiday cheer with tips for safe online shopping December 18, 2020 Posted in Blog Read More…
Jay to the World December 2020 December 1, 2020 Posted in Jay To The World, Blog Vince Lombardi once said “Winning is not a sometime thing. It’s an all-the-time thing. You don’t win once in a while, you don’t do things right once in a while, you do them right all the Read More…
Jay to the World November 2020 November 1, 2020 Posted in Jay To The World, Blog So, everybody doing ok out there?? I’m writing this on August 19th…oh wait, forget that, it’s November 1st. I just think it’s August 19th because my Onion desktop calendar has been stuck on Read More…
Jay to the World October 2020 October 1, 2020 Posted in Jay To The World, Blog No, your eyes aren’t deceiving you…I decided to crank up the old font-meter from 12-14 this month! I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of squinting and most of the time I can’t find my Read More…
Jay to the World September 2020 September 1, 2020 Posted in Jay To The World, Blog Before we get started, it has come to my attention that some of you did not receive your monthly JTTW in August, so if that is the case, give us a call and we’ll send you a copy. Or, just go to Read More…
Jay to the World August 2020 August 1, 2020 Posted in Jay To The World, Blog How about we start off with some good news for a change?? In all of the chaos over the past several months it has been easy to forget that just one year ago Mills and Fremont Counties were in the Read More…
Jay to the World July 2020 July 2, 2020 Posted in Jay To The World, Blog So is everybody still hanging in there?? It’s hard to fathom that we’re already into July and we’re still dealing with a virus that was supposed to go away when it got hot. Obviously, that Read More…
Jay to the World June 2020 June 1, 2020 Posted in Jay To The World, Blog I’m writing this particular paragraph on the Saturday morning following the first night of protests in Omaha and I must say I’m not feeling overly funny or witty or clever today (that would infer Read More…
Malvern Bank has Provided Nearly 10 Million in PPP Loans for 125 Businesses Impacted May 26, 2020 Posted in Blog Read More…
Paycheck Protection Program - Malvern Bank & John's Heating and A/C Services May 11, 2020 Posted in Blog Paycheck Protection Program - Malvern Bank & John's Heating and A/C Services Read More…
Jay to the World May 2020 April 30, 2020 Posted in Jay To The World, Blog Before I start, please know that I’m on Day 5 of no chocolate and no Mountain Dew and, well let’s just say, I’m a little on edge. I’m sure there’s a patch for things like this, but for now, Read More…
4 Simple Financial Fitness Activities that Parents & Students Can Do at Home April 3, 2020 Posted in Blog Read More…
Jay to the World April 2020 March 31, 2020 Posted in Jay To The World, Blog Before we even get started, I hope that this month’s JTTW finds you healthy and safe and calm and financially secure. I know the events of the past month have had a tremendous impact on everyone’s Read More…
Your Money is Safe at Malvern Bank. Answers to important questions about your deposit March 30, 2020 Posted in Blog Read More…
Jay to the World March 2020 March 16, 2020 Posted in Jay To The World, Blog As most of you know by now, I’m a music guy. One of my all-time favorite movies is ‘School of Rock’ because it shows that music can transform young people and take them to places that they never Read More…
2020 Betterment Awards Ceremony March 6, 2020 Posted in Blog The Malvern Bank Team enjoyed a beautiful evening celebrating Mills County at the 2020 Betterment Awards Ceremony on March 5th! Read More…
Money Smart Essay Contests Offer Students a Chance to Win One Thousand Dollars for Co February 18, 2020 Posted in Blog Malvern Bank is proud to participate in Money Smart Week April 4-11, 2020, and encourages Mills County students to enter the Money Smart Kid and Money Smart Teen Essay Contests, sponsored by the Iowa Read More…
Credit Scores: What you Need to Know February 7, 2020 Posted in Blog When it comes to personal finances, your credit score is the single most important number you should know. It’s also important to know how to build and continually improve your credit score Read More…
Protect Your Identity This Tax Season January 21, 2020 Posted in Blog Taxes are due April 15, and as busy professionals work to complete their tax returns, cybercriminals are stepping up their identity theft efforts. Malvern Bank wants to make sure Iowa consumers know Read More…
Set Goals to Get Your Post-Holiday Budget Back on Track January 13, 2020 Posted in Blog It’s easy for your budget to get stretched a little thin during the holidays, but now that the holiday season is over, it’s time to get your finances back on track and set some goals for the new Read More…
Expecting? How to Budget for Your New Baby January 6, 2020 Posted in Blog A new baby is something to celebrate, but that little bundle of joy can also add stress to your finances if you are not properly prepared. Not counting the cost of higher education, raising a child Read More…
Jay to the World January 2020 January 1, 2020 Posted in Jay To The World, Blog Well ladies and gentleman, we did it! It is officially 2020 and since most humans only get to see AT MOST 11 different decades in their lifetimes, I think it’s pretty cool that we all survived to Read More…
How to Talk to Your Kids About Money December 27, 2019 Posted in Blog Here are some examples of teachable moments to help you get started: Read More…
Dirt Track Bank - An Online Division of Malvern Bank December 20, 2019 Posted in Blog As many of you know, we have called Malvern Bank the “official bank of dirt track racing” for quite some time now. Well, we recently decided to take that name to the next level by creating a Read More…
Your Personal Information is Always at Risk May 28, 2019 Posted in Blog Fraudsters can create spoof emails, text messages, computer pop-ups and phone numbers that look like legitimate communications. Keep your personal information safe by following these tips. Read More…
Cybersecurity is Everyone's Responsibility October 5, 2018 Posted in Blog We lead internet-connected, digital lives. From our desks and homes to on the go, we work, learn and play online. Even when we are not directly connected to the internet, our critical infrastructure Read More…
Counterfeit Cashier's Checks in Circulation May 18, 2018 Posted in Blog Information regarding other banks reporting circulation of counterfeit cashier's checks. The cashier’s checks are being used as part of a “secret shopper” work-at-home scheme. How the scam Read More…
Beneficial Owners Notice March 31, 2018 Posted in Blog Effective May 11, 2018, new rules under the Bank Secrecy Act will aid the government in the fight against crimes to evade financial measures designed to combat terrorism and other national security Read More…
Protect Yourself from ID Theft this Holiday Season November 1, 2017 Posted in Blog The holiday season is coming up! With the increase in spending that happens over the next few months, thieves have even more of an opportunity to steal your identity. Here are some ways to protect Read More…
Protect Yourself After a Breach September 15, 2017 Posted in Blog As many of you may know, the credit bureau Equifax was the victim of a massive security breach. Learn how to protect yourself from this and other breaches. Read More…
Bonnie's Retirement August 21, 2017 Posted in Blog Bonnie is retiring; help us celebrate her 40+ years of service! Read More…
Tree Sculptures Featured on Channel 3 June 21, 2017 Posted in Blog Check out the Channel 3 News report featuring Malvern and Woody Jones' tree sculptures! Read More…
Customer Shred Day 6/10/17 May 9, 2017 Posted in Blog Customers: Join us for our free shred day! Read More…
Go Green and Sign Up For e-Statements! April 7, 2017 Posted in Blog Beginning January 2018, there will be a charge for paper statements. Go green and sign up for e-Statements! Read More…
TLS Update April 6, 2017 Posted in Blog On Monday April 10th our website will be undergoing a security update. Read on to see if you are impacted. Read More…
Fraudulent Malvern Bank Calls January 26, 2017 Posted in Blog Malvern Bank will NEVER contact you via a prerecorded phone call. Read More…
FTC Warns of Fraudulent Mobile Apps January 4, 2017 Posted in Blog The Federal Trade Commission released an alert on fraudulent mobile apps designed to steal personal information, such as credit card numbers. The alert offers tips to avoid downloading fraudulent Read More…
Transition Period December 27, 2016 Posted in Blog Please bear with us during our transition period! We appreciate your patience! Read More…
Watch Out For New and Returning Scams September 20, 2016 Posted in Blog Knowing the latest scam can mean the difference between your money or identity being stolen or not. One of the latest scams that is making a comeback is the IRS scam. Read More…
Statements Now Online August 31, 2016 Posted in Blog Our free online banking just got even better. Starting today, every one of your monthly statements and check images will be available via your online banking portal. Read More…
