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At Community First Bank, we believe that learning how to manage money is one of the most valuable life skills you can pass along to your kids. Just like learning to ride a bike or cook a favorite meal, healthy financial habits, especially when practiced early, can carry them far into the future.

You may have heard conversations about the possible phase-out of the penny. This topic has gained attention in both the news and banking circles, with many people wondering what it could mean for everyday transactions and businesses.

At Community First Bank, keeping your money safe is our priority. That’s why we’ve built powerful and convenient online and mobile banking tools designed to put you in control of your debit card—anytime and anywhere. With just a few clicks, you can monitor, manage, and protect your card from fraud.

At Community First Bank we care about your financial wellbeing, and our bankers are experts trained to help you succeed with good solid financial advice. This includes tips for improving and building your credit score.

As president & CEO of Community First Bank, Klahn said the work the bank and itsemployees do throughout its 10-community footprint is what matters most. Volunteerhours, philanthropy, community partnerships and donations lie at the heart of the bank’s mission — and has always, in its 154 years of doing business throughoutSouthwest Wisconsin.

At Community First Bank, we know that more and more people are turning to digital payments to pay each other easily without the hassle of cash or checks. Popular apps like Venmo and Cash App are great for convenience, but they aren’t always backed by the support you need when something goes wrong. 

At Community First Bank, we always prioritize your safety—whether it’s your finances or your online security. Recently, the SOS Daily News reported on a new and dangerous malware affecting Android devices called BlankBot. We wanted to share some insights and tips to help protect your personal information from this sneaky threat.

In today's fast-paced digital world, with everyone moving to “digital payments” like debit/credit cards or mobile payment apps, you might think check fraud is a thing of the past. Surprisingly, it remains one of the most common financial threats our customers face. We want to share some helpful information about check fraud and offer simple ways you can protect yourself and your hard-earned money.