In honor of Memorial Day, all BankCherokee branches will be closed on Saturday, May 23 and Monday, May 25. We’ll be back to serve you with regular business hours on Tuesday, May 26. Important Processing Information:

Time To Check Your Credit Report. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires each of the nationwide consumer reporting companies – Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion – to provide you with a free copy of your credit report, at your request, once every 12 months. The FCRA promotes the accuracy and privacy of information in the…

With mortgage interest rates on the rise, is buying a home still better than renting? Are you nervous about rising rates and prices? Jonathan Kvasnik, ChFC of Cherokee Investment Services, shares his thoughts with Rena Sargianopoulos on the Chad Hartman show on WCCO radio.

Recently, BankCherokee’s fabulous interns, Nora, Matt, Cirdan, and Aaron, had the privilege of attending an intern lunch at the Minnesota Bankers Association (MBA). The MBA was host to 25 banking interns and/or brand-new bankers for the 2nd Annual Lunch with Joe. The amazing group learned about the ins and outs of the banking industry and…

Here’s a synopsis of a simple, but effective, approach to budgeting. For many people, getting better at budgeting is near the top of their New Year’s resolutions list. However, developing and sticking to a budget isn’t always a simple task. Creating complicated spreadsheets, learning budgeting software and dealing with spending restrictions — all of these…