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Saving at Any Age
Wednesday, February 24, 2021Saving is an important step toward overall financial health. From a child’s first account to retirement planning, good savings habits can help you t...
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Why you should get life insurance early
Wednesday, February 17, 2021Life insurance isn’t something young adults consider an immediate need. You might understand the benefit of having a life insurance policy when you’re...
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The 411 on the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Friday, February 05, 2021Note: This post shares information relevant to tax filers. Consult your tax advisor for information regarding your individual situation.
Have y...
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On-the-Go Banking Tips
Tuesday, February 02, 2021The latest advances in banking technology have made everyday tasks like shopping, running errands and sharing a meal with friends and family safer and...
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Our Community Impact in 2020
Tuesday, January 26, 20212020 was a challenging year for many, with the drastic impacts the COVID-19 pandemic had on the economy and our local community. Many individuals an...
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How to Stay Safe and Secure Online This Year
Monday, January 25, 2021From working from home to distance learning, many of us are online more than ever before due to the global pandemic. With more time online comes mor...
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Making Home Loans Easy – Our New Online Mortgage Application
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
From shopping to schoolwork, much of what we normally do in person has gone digital due to the pandemic. Now, with the latest technology from Amer...
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How to Deal with the Financial Impacts of a Job Loss or Pay Cut
Monday, January 11, 2021Unemployment is at an all-time high due to economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. In August 2020, Hawaii had the country’s highest “insured unempl...
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Introducing Our New ATMs
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
COVID-19 has created a new normal for us all, with many of us using technology to do everything from grocery shopping to receiving healthcar...
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Our 2020 Highlights Reel
Tuesday, December 22, 2020As we near the end of 2020, we’re looking back at an eventful year, full of unexpected challenges and opportunities.
Our ASB Dream Team has worke...
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Year-End Finance Tips: How to Tie Up Loose Ends Before the New Year
Tuesday, December 01, 2020
The end of the year is a busy time for many of us – and this year may be especially hectic with the added stress the COVID-19 pandemic may have ca...
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Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do with Online Banking
Monday, November 30, 2020
At American Savings Bank, we use the latest technology to make it easier than ever to bank from home, at the office, or on the go with online bank...
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Tips for Buying a Home in Hawaii
Wednesday, November 25, 2020Few moments are as exciting as unlocking the door to your new home for the first time. The journey to get to that moment, however, can be long and exp...
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Budgeting Tips for the Holiday Season
Monday, November 23, 2020The holiday season brings lots of joy, but can sometimes cause feelings of stress and concern when it comes to the amount of money spent on gifts an...
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Ways to Support Local Businesses This Holiday Season
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected how many of us live and work. It has had especially devastating impacts on locally owned small businesses, as m...
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Are You a Veteran? Learn about VA Loans.
Monday, November 09, 2020With Veteran’s Day coming up, we wanted to share some helpful information on loans for veterans, also known as VA loans.
Are you a veteran lookin...
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Your Money During Turbulent Times
Tuesday, November 03, 2020As economic concerns over COVID-19 continue to grow, you might find yourself wondering if a bank account is the best place to keep your cash. When you...
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ASB Named to Best Banks List
Friday, October 30, 2020This week, American Savings Bank was named to American Banker’s Best Banks to Work For, marking the bank’s sixth time named to this prestigious nation...
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Watch our Final ASB Pride Story
Thursday, October 29, 2020In celebration of Honolulu Pride Month, we’ve been sharing ASB Pride Stories all month long. Click here to see all of our stories so far.
This week...
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Embracing Your Story
Thursday, October 22, 2020Honolulu Pride Month may be coming to a close, but our commitment to supporting the LGBTQ+ community continues. Throughout October, we’ve shared sever...
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Leading with Pride
Friday, October 16, 2020At ASB, we believe it’s important to create a great place to work – so much that it’s part of our vision of making dreams possible. One of our leaders...
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Paving the Way to Diversity & Inclusion
Thursday, October 08, 2020Organizations that prioritize diversity and inclusion in the workplace often have a competitive edge in attracting and retaining top talent, and typic...
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How to Stay Cybersecure During a Global Pandemic
Tuesday, October 06, 2020
Life in a global pandemic means staying at home and spending time online more than ever before. However, with more time on our devices comes incre...
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Happy Honolulu Pride Month from ASB!
Thursday, October 01, 2020
Happy Honolulu Pride Month! Did you know that Honolulu celebrates October as Honolulu Pride Month, spearheaded by the Hawaii LGBT Legacy Foundatio...
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American Savings Bank First in State to Achieve WELL Health-Safety Rating
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
American Savings Bank (ASB) has earned Hawaii’s first-ever WELL Health-Safety Rating – an evidence-based, third-party verified rating for business...
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American Savings Bank Opens Kalihi Branch
Thursday, September 10, 2020
American Savings Bank (ASB) is excited to return to the Kalihi community with the opening of its newest branch, located at 2110 N. King Street o...
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Bank Safely During a Pandemic with ASB
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
While a lot has changed since the start of the pandemic, banking is easier than ever. Like many financial institutions across the nation, American...
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Navigating Financial Hardship During COVID-19
Wednesday, August 05, 2020Has the COVID-19 pandemic affected your personal or business finances? Are you worried about paying your bills? Have you wondered if you’re eligible f...
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ASB Offers Tips on Preparing for Hurricane Season
Monday, August 03, 2020
Hawaii’s hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, so it’s important to prepare your family for potential impacts of a natural disaste...
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Hawaii Is Hiring – A New, One-Stop Job Resource
Thursday, July 30, 2020
The COVID-19 has impacted each and every one of us this year. In fact, nearly 100,000 Hawaii residents are currently looking for work (according t...
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Introducing our New Contactless Visa Debit Card
Monday, July 27, 2020
We're excited to announce that beginning July 1, we're making banking even easier for our customers with our new contactless ASB Visa Debit Card...
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Staying Safe During Hurricane Season
Friday, July 24, 2020
Did you know that hurricane season in Hawaii runs from June 1 to November 30? You and your family can prepare yourself for the potential impacts o...
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Make Home Ownership A Reality During These Challenging Times
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
If you were thinking about buying a home or refinancing your current home before the pandemic hit, American Savings Bank wants you to know there’s...
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ASB Teammates “Feel the Force,” Donating Nearly $330,000 Donation to Local Nonprofits
Thursday, July 09, 2020HONOLULU, July 9 – American Savings Bank (ASB) today announced the results of its 2020 Kahiau Giving Campaign – an annual workplace giving progra...
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ASB Introduces Zoom Backgrounds
Tuesday, May 19, 2020At ASB, we pride ourselves on being an essential service – and we work hard to make sure we are doing all that we can to support our customers, teamma...
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Cybersecurity Tips Regarding COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Payment
Friday, April 03, 2020We continue to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and are working hard to ensure we are doing all that we can to help.
On March 30, 2020, the U.S. Depar...
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ASB Participates in Business Hui Manufacturing Hand Sanitizer for Community
Wednesday, April 01, 2020A top priority for us during the COVID-19 situation is to ensure the health and safety of our customers, teammates and the community. One of the way...
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A Message from our President & CEO on COVID-19
Friday, March 27, 2020Aloha,
The COVID-19 pandemic has quickly impacted all of our lives – from the way we work and travel to how we interact with one another on a daily...
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COVID-19: Tips to Prepare
Tuesday, March 17, 2020At American Savings Bank, the health and safety of our customers, teammates and the community is our top priority. We are here for you during this tim...
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Budgeting for Kids 101
Tuesday, March 03, 2020
BUDGETING FOR KIDS 101
It’s never too early to start teaching your keiki about how to manage money. If your child grows up involved in decision...
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What is CHANGE?
Friday, February 21, 2020
Source: Hawaii Community Foundation, CHANGE
Living in Hawaii definitely has its perks – the aloha spirit, beautiful environment and amazing foo...
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How to Save for a Home in Hawaii
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
HOW TO SAVE UP FOR A HOME
It’s common knowledge that Hawaii is an expensive place to live. In fact, real estate is one of the highest costs of li...
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Banking Without Going to the Bank
Monday, February 03, 2020
SKIP A TRIP TO THE BANK WITH ONLINE BANKING
We‘ve all been there: you’re running late for an event when you realize you need to stop at the ban...
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How Bad Credit at a Young Age Can Impact Your Life
Friday, January 31, 2020Bad credit when you're young can set you up for a more difficult path as you get older. Learn what you can do to set yourself up for success in the fu...
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How to Recognize and Avoid Phone Bank Scams
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Scam artists today are more tech-savvy than ever before – from impersonating a bank representative to even using a fake caller ID number to appear...
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The Ultimate Guide to a Year of Savings
Monday, January 06, 2020
With 2020 just beginning, there’s no better time to start working towards your financial goals. Our team here at ASB has put together a list of 12...
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Guide to College Savings
Wednesday, May 08, 2019Worried about how you’ll be able to afford your child’s higher education? You’re not alone! With tuition costs rising year after year, many families a...
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What's a Health Care Directive?
Wednesday, May 01, 2019Planning ahead is an important part of life. Many of us plan ahead for exciting major life events like buying a home or retirement. It’s also importan...
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In the Spirit of “Building” a Stronger Community, ASB Donates Nearly $320,000 to 15 Local Nonprofits
Monday, April 29, 2019HONOLULU, HI – American Savings Bank (ASB) today announced that in the first quarter of 2019, it donated $318,133 to 15 nonprofit organizations i...
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How to Save for a Rainy Day
Wednesday, April 24, 2019A sudden, unexpected expense can really put a damper on your mental wellbeing. In fact, in a 2017 study by the Federal Reserve, 40% of Americans sai...
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Introducing Our New Financial Checkup
Thursday, April 18, 2019How often do you really think about your financial goals? Do you know if you’re on track to reach them? Managing your finances while also trying to pl...
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American Savings Bank Unveils ASB Campus, Setting a New Standard in Innovative Workplace Design
Tuesday, April 09, 2019The 11-story, 373,000-square-foot Campus features a teammate amenities floor, high-tech work areas and a full-service bank branch
HONOLULU, Apri...
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Budgeting for a New Baby
Wednesday, April 03, 2019Are you expecting? Congratulations!
Welcoming your keiki into the world is a major life milestone. As many parents will tell you, the unconditional...
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