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American Savings Bank Promotes David Oyadomari to Executive Vice President, Customer Experience & Operations
Wednesday, May 12, 2021American Savings Bank has promoted David Oyadomari from Senior Vice President, Director of Customer Experience to Executive Vice President, Customer E...
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Managing Debt in College and Beyond
Monday, May 10, 2021The cost of higher education continues to be on the rise, with student loan debt becoming increasingly common among younger generations. Learning ho...
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Are You a Business Owner? Why You Need a Business Checking Account
Friday, May 07, 2021Are you starting up a new business? We’re here to help! One of the ways we help businesses manage their finances is by offering different types of bus...
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American Savings Bank President and CEO Rich Wacker Announces His Departure; Executive Vice President of Operations Ann Teranishi Named as Wacker’s Successor
Thursday, May 06, 2021American Savings Bank (ASB) announced today that President and Chief Executive Officer Rich Wacker will leave the company to pursue other interests. T...
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Tips to Manage Your Credit
Thursday, May 06, 2021Understanding your credit score and figuring out how to improve your credit may sometimes feel daunting, but it’s something that’s necessary, as it ca...
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Benefits of a Business Banker
Monday, May 03, 2021Running a small business often means wearing many hats: you might be the founder, head of marketing, human resources manager and IT department of your...
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Get to Know Personal Loans
Wednesday, April 28, 2021Do you have a major purchase coming up, need to pay off debt or have an unexpected expense? A personal loan could help you to cover these costs by spr...
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Armor Up Against Identity Fraud
Monday, April 26, 2021Fraudsters these days are more conniving and persuasive than ever before. But, you can keep your identity and your finances secure all year round by s...
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Investing in Your Financial Future
Friday, April 23, 2021Investment planning is often one of the most stressful parts of planning for your financial future. You might be worried about potential market volati...
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Personal Loans vs. Personal Line of Credit (PLOC): What's the Difference?
Wednesday, April 14, 2021Have you ever needed extra cash? Most of us have at some point, whether planning a family vacation or having your car breakdown suddenly. Being able t...
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Understanding Interest Rates
Monday, April 12, 2021You might have heard about interest rates but do you really know what they are and how they can help your finances? You might know that interest is th...
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Using a Mortgage Calculator
Friday, April 09, 2021Are you thinking of buying a home in Hawaii? Whether you’re a first time home buyer or are seeking to downsize in retirement, estimating your mortgage...
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What's the Difference Between a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) and Refinancing?
Tuesday, April 06, 2021Buying a home in Hawaii is a big milestone. But, what happens after you make the purchase and take out a mortgage? You can use the equity in your home...
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Celebrate Financial Literacy Month with These Useful Tips
Thursday, April 01, 2021April marks National Financial Literacy Month – a time when financial institutions like American Savings Bank help you to learn more about how you can...
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ASB Stands with Asian American and Pacific Islanders
Tuesday, March 30, 2021We are deeply troubled and saddened by the rise in verbal harassment, senseless mistreatment and violent hate crimes targeted at Asian Americans and P...
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12 Years as a Best Places to Work in Hawaii!
Monday, March 29, 2021American Savings Bank has been named a Hawaii Business Magazine Best Places to Work for the 12th year in a row. This statewide recognition is based on...
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10 FAQS About Our Current Economy
Friday, March 26, 2021The COVID-19 pandemic has made many unforeseen impacts on the United States economy, from nationwide unemployment to the affects it has had on trave...
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ASB Earns Great Place to Work® Certification
Thursday, March 18, 2021
This month, American Savings Bank was officially certified a Great Place to Work®, a designation awarded to the top companies around the world...
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Meet Our Newest Lo‘i Gallery Artists
Wednesday, March 17, 2021After a brief hiatus, ASB’s Lo‘i Gallery is back with three talented local artists, each representing a unique medium inspired by the people and natur...
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Are you working from home? Here's how to save money while doing so
Wednesday, March 10, 2021The COVID-19 pandemic has led many workplaces around the world to transition employees to remote work. While working from home can be an exciting chan...
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Achieve Your Dreams with ASB Financial Education
Tuesday, March 02, 2021We’re committed to helping our customers and the community improve their financial wellness with the launch of the ASB Financial Education program – a...
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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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