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ASB and Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines Award $625,000 to Six Hawaii Nonprofits to Advance Affordable Housing and Community Resilience
Thursday, May 08, 2025Funding will support programs for Lahaina homeowner recovery, affordable housing, financial education and Aala Park revitalizationAmerican Savings Ba...
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ASB Celebrates Grand Opening of New Lahaina Branch
Monday, May 05, 2025Fifth Maui location and $10,000 donation to Maui Economic Opportunity demonstrate ASB’s commitment to serving and uplifting Valley Isle communitiesAme...
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Business Leaders Come Together to Equip 12 Local Construction Companies With the Tools Needed to Succeed in Hawaii’s Competitive Market
Tuesday, April 15, 2025Experts Say Capacity-Building is Key to Addressing Some of State’s Most Pressing Challengesaio and American Savings Bank (ASB) are pleased to announce...
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ASB Announces 10 Local Nonprofit Winners of $100,000 Community-Driven Competition
Tuesday, March 18, 2025Over 24,000 votes cast in support of 30 finalistsAmerican Savings Bank (ASB) is proud to announce the 10 winners of the ASB Charitable Foundation’s $1...
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ASB Celebrates 100 Years of Serving Hawaii with $100,000 Donation to Local Nonprofits
Tuesday, February 25, 2025Community invited to vote for organizations to receive funding through March 11To celebrate 100 years of serving Hawaii, American Savings Bank (ASB) i...
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ASB Awards $135,000 to Aspiring Keiki Entrepreneurs
Thursday, January 30, 2025Annual KeikiCo Business Plan Competition is inspiring and developing the next generation of local business leadersAmerican Savings Bank (ASB) awarde...
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Building a Stronger Hawaii: Hui Kapili Business Accelerator Announces Applications for Second Cohort Following Successful First-Year
Monday, January 27, 2025aio and American Savings Bank (ASB) are pleased to announce the start of the second cohort for the Hui Kapili Accelerator, following incredible succes...
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ASB Celebrates 100 Years of Serving Hawaii’s Residents, Businesses and Communities
Wednesday, January 08, 2025Centennial celebration kicks off with announcement of new ASB Charitable Foundation’s $100,000 pledge to local nonprofits.American Savings Bank (ASB...
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American Savings Bank Welcomes New Investors
Tuesday, December 31, 2024Bank will continue to operate independently and serve Hawaii’s residents and businesses; no impact to customers, employees or branches.American Saving...
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Stay Safe This Holiday Season: Tips to Avoid Common Holiday Scams
Friday, December 06, 2024Information below is provided by the Hawaii Bankers AssociationThe holiday season is a time for giving, celebration, and togetherness – but unfortunat...
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ASB Holiday Skateboard Event Inspires Future Skaters at Aala Park
Tuesday, November 26, 2024American Savings Bank, Super Skate Posse, APB Skateshop and Trust for Public Land team up with homegrown professional skateboarder Jaime Reyes to brin...
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American Savings Bank Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Wednesday, October 30, 2024Net interest margin expanded to 2.82%, up 3 basis points from the prior quarterContinued strong credit quality and capital positionAmerican Savings Ba...
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Avoid Bank Scams with #BanksNeverAskThat Tips and Tools
Tuesday, October 01, 2024At American Savings Bank (ASB), we’re committed to making banking easy and safe for our customers. With October being National Cybersecurity Awareness...
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ASB Leads Annual Statewide Volunteer Effort for National Cleanup Day
Monday, September 23, 2024ASB teammates volunteer across five islands to clean and restore Hawaii’s communities and natural environments.Nearly 200 American Savings Bank (ASB...
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Building a Stronger Hawaii: Hui Kapili Business Accelerator Builds Capacity for Local Construction Industry
Wednesday, September 04, 2024Sixteen leaders from 10 businesses selected to receive free training, resources and mentorship from industry leaders to elevate their business and the...
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American Savings Bank Pledges $50,000 to Support Rainbow Wahine Student-Athletes
Tuesday, September 03, 2024The University of Hawai‘i Athletics Department, in partnership with the University of Hawai‘i Foundation, is proud to announce a new collaboration wit...
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Why Every Business Owner Needs a Business Checking Account
Monday, August 05, 2024Are 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 Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Wednesday, July 31, 20242Q 2024 net loss of $45.8 million reflects after-tax goodwill impairment of $66.1 million in connection with HEI’s ongoing review of strategic options...
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American Savings Bank Opens Applications for 2024 KeikiCo Business Plan Contest
Tuesday, July 23, 2024American Savings Bank (ASB) is excited to announce the return of its seventh annual Bank for Education KeikiCo Contest, a business plan competition de...
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Checking vs. Savings Accounts: Differences Explained
Wednesday, July 17, 2024Two of the most popular types of bank accounts are checking and savings accounts come with features that can benefit your financial health. Unsure wha...
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American Savings Bank Named Hawaii's Best In-State Bank for Fifth Year by Forbes
Tuesday, July 02, 2024American Savings Bank (ASB) has been named to America’s Best In-State Banks Forbes Magazine's list of America’s Best In-State Banks 2024 for the fifth...
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ASB and Hawaii Home + Remodeling Launch New Accelerator for Hawaii’s Construction and Building Entrepreneurs
Thursday, June 20, 2024In the midst of a statewide labor shortage coupled with outward migration and a shrinking population due to Hawaii’s high cost of living, Hawaii’s con...
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ASB Donates $443,000 Through Annual Workplace Giving Campaign
Thursday, May 30, 2024American Savings Bank (ASB) is proud to announce that its 2024 Kahiau Giving Campaign has raised $443,000. The charitable contribution will support fi...
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American Savings Bank Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Tuesday, April 30, 20241Q 2024 Net Income of $20.9 million, an increase of 12.8% from 1Q 2023Strategic Balance Sheet Repositioning Executed in the Fourth Quarter of 2023 Con...
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ASB and Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines Award $850,000 to Six Hawaii Nonprofits
Wednesday, April 03, 2024American Savings Bank (ASB) and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines) are pleased to award $850,000 to six local nonprofits throu...
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ASB Reaffirms Its Commitment to the Community With Highest Annual Charitable Giving Amount in Company History
Tuesday, March 12, 2024Despite another challenging year for the banking industry, American Savings Bank (ASB) exceeded its 2023 annual charitable giving goals, driven partly...
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Brad Mattocks Joins ASB as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Tuesday, March 05, 2024American Savings Bank (ASB) has hired Brad Mattocks as its Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO), following the planned retirem...
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American Savings Bank Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results
Tuesday, January 30, 2024Full Year Net Income of $53.4 Million2023 Results Include an $11.0 Million After-tax Loss Resulting from a Fourth Quarter Balance Sheet Repositionin...
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The 411 on the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Tuesday, January 30, 2024Note: This post shares information relevant to tax filers. Consult your tax advisor for information regarding your individual situation.Have you heard...
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Banking Basics for Teens
Tuesday, January 30, 2024PICTURE THIS: You’re about to start a summer job and your boss asks you for your bank information so you can deposit your paycheck right into your ban...
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Tony Mizuno Promoted to Executive Vice President of Commercial Banking Following Gabe Lee's Retirement After 25 Years at ASB
Monday, January 08, 2024American Savings Bank (ASB) announced the retirement of Gabe Lee, who served as Executive Vice President (EVP) of Commercial Banking for over 25 years...
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Guy Fieri Foundation Donates $1.2 Million to Lahaina Restaurant Workers Impacted by Wildfires
Thursday, December 28, 2023With a deep love for Maui, celebrated chef and TV personality Guy Fieri teamed up with the Hawaii Restaurant Association (HRA), American Savings Ban...
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ASB Awards Over $145,000 to Winners of KeikiCo Business Plan Competition
Tuesday, December 26, 2023Student entrepreneurs across the state presented their best ideas in American Savings Bank’s 6th annual Bank for Education KeikiCo Business Plan Compe...
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Keiki Super Skaters Fly High at Aala Park
Friday, December 01, 2023On Sunday, Dec. 3, American Savings Bank (ASB), Super Skate Posse, APB Skateshop and Trust for Public Land join forces at Aala Park for a sneaker, hel...
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American Savings Bank Reports Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results
Wednesday, November 08, 2023$8.6 Million of Maui Wildfire-Related Expenses, Including $5.9 Million of Additional Provision. Solid Credit Quality and Capital Position. Liquidity R...
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What is a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC), and is it Right for Me?
Monday, October 30, 2023A HELOC is a line of credit that allows homeowners to borrow against the equity in their home. A HELOC is like a credit card, giving you the flex...
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ASB's Annual Statewide Volunteer Day on Five Islands Makes a Significant Impact on National Make a Difference Day
Saturday, October 28, 2023American Savings Bank (ASB) brought together hundreds of teammates, friends and family members across five islands on Saturday, Oct. 28, in honor of N...
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American Savings Bank Receives Exceptional Community Bank Service Award
Friday, September 01, 2023Content written by Independent BankerThere’s a word in Hawaiian—kahiau—that means to give generously without expecting anything in return, and America...
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American Savings Bank Reaffirms Strong Capital Position, Excellent Credit Quality and Ample Liquidity in Aftermath of Maui Wildfires
Tuesday, August 22, 2023American Savings Bank (ASB), is well positioned and stands ready to support the community as families heal and rebuild in the aftermath of the Maui wi...
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Hawaii Bankers Association Member Banks Accepting Monetary Donations to Support Maui Relief Efforts
Thursday, August 10, 2023The Hawaii Bankers Association (HBA) announced today it launched Aloha for Maui, a program accepting donations at any of its member branches statewide...
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American Savings Bank Pledges $100,000 to Wildfire Relief Efforts
Wednesday, August 09, 2023American Savings Bank (ASB) committed to donate $100,000 to nonprofits, including the American Red Cross, to provide assistance to local residents and...
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American Savings Bank Opens Registration for 2023 Bank for Education KeikiCo Contest
Friday, August 04, 2023American Savings Bank (ASB) is excited to announce the return of its Bank for Education KeikiCo Contest, an annual business plan competition that empo...
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ASB Launches “This is HOME” First Time Home Buyer Program to Address Growing Housing Crisis
Tuesday, July 18, 2023American Savings Bank (ASB) is proud to introduce “This is HOME,” a new first-of-its-kind affordable financing solution for first time home buyers des...
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American Savings Bank Named Best Bank by HONOLULU Magazine
Wednesday, July 12, 2023American Savings Bank (ASB) was recently voted a Best Bank in HONOLULU Magazine’s “Best of HONOLULU” list.The annual “Best of HONOLULU” award list cel...
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ASB and Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines Award $1.8M to Local Nonprofits
Wednesday, June 21, 2023American Savings Bank (ASB) and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines) are proud to announce the award of $1.8 million to eight lo...
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American Savings Bank Named Hawaii’s #1 Best Bank in Forbes 2023 List
Tuesday, June 20, 2023American Savings Bank (ASB) has been recognized as the only bank in Hawaii named on Forbes’ America’s Best-In-State Banks 2023 list. This prestigiou...
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3 Tips for Buying Your Dream Home in Hawaii
Friday, June 09, 2023Are you dreaming of owning a home in Hawaii? We’re here to help. At American Savings Bank (ASB), we’re committed to helping you achieve your homeowner...
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Buying a Condo in Hawaii: What to Think About When Purchasing Your Vacation Home
Tuesday, May 30, 2023Sparkling blue water, soft sand beaches, and exciting local culture make Hawaii a go-to destination for vacationers from around the world. Maybe you’v...
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ASB and Fiserv Award $10,000 to Local Business in Molokai
Wednesday, May 24, 2023American Savings Bank (ASB), in collaboration with Fiserv, Inc., is proud to announce the recipient of a $10,000 grant as part of the Fiserv Back2Busi...
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ASB Invests More Than $4.3 Million in Hawaii Community Lending
Tuesday, May 23, 2023American Savings Bank (ASB), in collaboration with Hawaii Community Lending (HCL), announced the bank’s $4.3 million investment in homeownership oppor...
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ASB Donates More Than $368,000 to Support Local Nonprofits Addressing Critical Community Needs
Monday, May 22, 2023American Savings Bank (ASB) is proud to announce that its 2023 Kahiau Giving Campaign has raised $368,268, which will enable local organizations to co...
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Moving to Hawaii? 5 Tips for Purchasing a Property in Hawaii
Wednesday, May 17, 2023Hawaii draws new residents from across the country and around the world with its warm beaches, rich and historic culture, and sun-soaked weather. Howe...
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ASB Hosts Seeds of Service Community Clean-Up
Tuesday, May 02, 2023American Savings Bank (ASB) partnered with more than 20 organizations to bring real impact to the community through its Seeds of Service Community Cle...
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ASB Named Best Place to Work in Hawaii for 2023
Friday, April 21, 2023American Savings Bank (ASB) has been named a Hawaii Business Magazine Best Place to Work for 2023, now totaling 14 consecutive years of ASB receivin...
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Emi Au Named 2023 Women Who Mean Business Honoree
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Emi Au, Senior Vice President, Director of Consumer Banking Strategy and Planning, was recently named a Pacific Business News (PBN) Women Who Mean...
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What is a Certificate of Deposit and What Are its Pros and Cons?
Thursday, April 13, 2023Savings accounts aren’t the only option you have when saving for the future. A Certificate of Deposit (CD) can also help you reach your goals. CDs com...
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Jumbo Loan Options: What to Know About Terms and Rates
Monday, April 10, 2023In Honolulu County, as in many neighborhoods throughout the islands, more than half of the single-family homes hover near a million. If your family is...
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ASB Introduces New Mortgage Options to Expand Affordable Homeownership Access for Native Hawaiians
Thursday, April 06, 2023American Savings Bank (ASB) is now approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide HUD 184A and FHA 247 loans to the...
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ASB Releases First Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report
Tuesday, April 04, 2023American Savings Bank (ASB) released its first annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, which highlights ASB’s ongoing efforts to sup...
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5 Things to Know About Jumbo Loans
Friday, March 03, 2023In home loan land, there are two big categories (aside from government loans): conforming loans and portfolio loans. There’s much more on that topic...
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3 Mortgage Tips for Homeownership
Wednesday, February 15, 2023At American Savings Bank (ASB), we’re committed to helping you achieve your dream of homeownership in Hawaii, whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or...
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Paying a Mortgage vs. Paying Rent: What's the Difference?
Friday, February 10, 2023You’re sitting at the kitchen table with another cup of coffee in the nighttime glow of your laptop. You’ve got a blank spreadsheet on your desktop, h...
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American Savings Bank Announces 2022 Community Impact Contributions
Friday, February 03, 2023American Savings Bank (ASB) announced its charitable contributions for the 2022 calendar year. In total, ASB donated more than $1.4 million to the com...
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ASB Awards $140,000 to Winners of 2022 Bank for Education KeikiCo Business Plan Competition
Thursday, December 22, 2022American Savings Bank (ASB) announced the winners of its 2022 Bank for Education KeikiCo Business Plan Competition. Nearly 400 students grades 3 to 12...
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American Savings Bank Celebrates Newly Renovated Hilo Branch
Monday, November 21, 2022American Savings Bank (ASB) celebrated the completion of its Hilo branch renovation project at a private blessing ceremony on Monday, Nov. 21. The con...
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ASB Distributes Thanksgiving Pies to 1,100 Teammates Across the State at “Pumpkin Pie Drive By”
Sunday, November 20, 2022American Savings Bank (ASB) hosted a statewide Thanksgiving drive-thru for its 1,100 teammates across the state on Sunday, Nov. 20, as part of its ann...
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How to Start Saving Money for a House
Thursday, November 17, 2022When you spend your leisure time flipping through Zillow® and scrolling around decor inspo on Instagram, it can seem like actually saving up enough mo...
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What Are Mortgage Points?
Tuesday, November 08, 2022Mortgage points are one of the most often-referenced (and most confusing) parts of the mortgage conversation.
Mark James, vice president and execut...
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Student Loan Credit Pre-Qualification
Tuesday, November 01, 2022Resources and content provided by College Ave Student Loans
“Will I be approved? What rates can I expect?” These thoughts have probably run through...
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Tips on Taking Out Private Loans for College
Tuesday, November 01, 2022Resources and content provided by College Ave Student Loans
If you’re planning on going to college, you might need to take out private student loan...
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What is a Private Student Loan Cosigner? And Why Do I Need One?
Monday, October 31, 2022Resources and content provided by College Ave Student Loans
When it comes to the total cost of college, a private student loan can help fill i...
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Banking is Easy and Convenient with ASB’s ATMs
Thursday, October 27, 2022At American Savings Bank (ASB), we’re always looking for ways to make banking easy and convenient for customers. Valerie Wada, branch manager at the K...
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ASB Teammates Volunteer Across the State on National Make a Difference Day
Tuesday, October 25, 2022American Savings Bank (ASB) teammates on four islands came together on Saturday, Oct. 22, which is National Make a Difference Day, to bring real impac...
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ASB Donates $129,000 of Unused Hawaiʻi Restaurant Card Business Holiday Card Funds to Three Local Nonprofits
Thursday, September 22, 2022American Savings Bank (ASB) announced it is donating $129,000 in unused funds from the Hawaiʻi Restaurant Card (HRC) Business Holiday Card program. Th...
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ASB Supports Honolulu Little League World Series Champions with $12,000 Donation and a Two-Day Celebration
Wednesday, September 07, 2022American Savings Bank (ASB) proudly supported the Honolulu Little League World Series (HLLWS) team in their quest to become this year’s Little Leagu...
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5 Ways to Protect Your Money During Inflation
Friday, July 29, 2022You may not be able to control rising gas prices or the volatility of the stock market, but now is the perfect time to take control of your finances s...
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How to Buy a Home Despite High Interest Rates
Tuesday, July 12, 2022Don’t let rising interest rates and an uncertain market environment deter you from making your homeownership dreams a reality. Michelle Luxton, vice p...
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What Is a Parent Loan?
Wednesday, July 06, 2022Resources and content provided by College Ave Student Loans
A parent loan is money a student’s parent or guardian borrows to help pay for...
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Student Loan Interest Rate vs. APR: What's the Difference?
Wednesday, June 29, 2022Resources and content provided by College Ave Student Loans
A student loan interest rate and a student loan annual percentage rate (APR) are simila...
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Prepare for Rising Mortgage Rates: Tips for Home Owners, Home Buyers and Investors
Wednesday, June 29, 2022Market volatility and rising mortgage interest rates can cause uncertainty for home owners and those looking to buy, but with the right tools, resourc...
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How to Find the Right Mortgage For You
Tuesday, June 28, 2022With so many financing options available, shopping for a mortgage in today’s competitive real estate market requires experience and expertise. Tha...
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Student Loans 101: How Do Student Loans Work?
Monday, June 27, 2022Resources and content provided by College Ave Student LoansIf you’re thinking about taking out a student loan to help pay for college, you might be na...
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American Savings Bank Donates More Than $360,000 to Help Nonprofits and Community Recover From Pandemic
Wednesday, June 15, 2022American Savings Bank's (ASB) 2022 Kahiau Giving Campaign raised $362,043, which will allow local community organizations to continue providing critic...
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Quick Tip Tuesday: Expand Your Business by Offering More Ways to Pay
Tuesday, June 07, 2022Digital technology has given customers a lot more flexibility in how they can pay and has also made the process significantly less complicated for bus...
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NASA Astronaut Visits Hawaii Schools and Teaches Students to Dream Big
Tuesday, May 31, 2022NASA Astronaut Dr. Michael Barratt visited three of American Savings Bank’s (ASB) Bank for Education Ohana Schools to talk to students grades K-5 abou...
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American Savings Investment Services Wealth Advisors Named 2022 Cetera Circle of Excellence Honorees
Tuesday, May 03, 2022Three American Savings Investment Services wealth advisors, Angela Chow and Kanani Miyahira were recently named 2022 Cetera Circle of Excellence honor...
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American Savings Bank Announces 2021 Community Impact Contributions
Friday, February 18, 2022American Savings Bank (ASB) announced its charitable contributions for the 2021 calendar year. In total, more than $1.5 million was donated to the com...
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Home Equity in Hawaii: How and When to Use It
Thursday, December 02, 2021With home values in Hawaii on the rise, your home's equity could be worth more than you thought. Equity in your home is the amount of the property tha...
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What a Business Credit Card Can Do for You
Monday, November 29, 2021As a business owner, managing your cash flow is probably one of your biggest priorities. Many business owners find that they need extra cash to cove...
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Credit Cards vs. Debit Cards - What's the Difference?
Monday, November 15, 2021Credit and debit cards often look nearly identical at first glance. When someone pulls a card out in the checkout line, you may not know if they’re us...
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Choosing the Right Credit Card for You
Tuesday, November 09, 2021Are you in the market for a new credit card? With all the options available, it’s hard to know which one is right for you. At American Savings Bank, w...
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#ASBPride: Ryan's Story - The Power of Our Voices
Monday, October 25, 2021Honolulu Pride Month is coming to an end but our support for teammates and customers with diverse backgrounds and sexual orientations continues year-r...
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#ASBPride: Manaola’s Story – The Search for Happiness
Monday, October 18, 2021At American Savings Bank, we embrace and support customers and teammates from all backgrounds and sexual orientations. This diversity provides us with...
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#ASBPride: Elisia’s Story – Returning Home with Pride
Thursday, October 14, 2021American Savings Bank is committed to creating a diverse, respectful and inclusive company for our teammates and customers. We want people from all wa...
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Be Aware of Ransomware
Wednesday, October 13, 2021Ransomware is a form of malware designed to hold a victim’s files and device hostage until they’ve paid the demanded ransom. We’re here to help you le...
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Step Up Your Game with These Cybersecurity Tips
Friday, October 08, 2021With October being National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Levi Carias, Director of Information Security, joins HI Now Daily to share tips and onlin...
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#ASBPride: John's Story - Embracing Your Pride
Friday, October 01, 2021At American Savings Bank, individuals from all backgrounds, interests and sexual orientations are celebrated and supported. It’s important that we cre...
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Free Vaccination Clinics at Aala Park on Sept. 12 and Oct. 3
Thursday, September 09, 2021ASB is committed to doing our part to stop the spread of COVID-19 in the community. We are partnering with Hawaii Pacific Health to host two FREE COVI...
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Getting Started with Clean Energy Financing
Monday, August 30, 2021More and more homeowners in Hawaii are choosing to go green when powering their homes. Installing solar or other clean energy systems to power your ho...
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Boost Your Financial Health – Take Our Enhanced Financial Checkup!
Thursday, August 26, 2021Living in paradise isn’t cheap. On top of everyday expenses such as buying groceries and filling up gas, it may seem impossible to save enough money t...
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Do You Have Enough Home Equity in Your Home to Refinance?
Monday, August 23, 2021Do you want to refinance your mortgage? Whether you want to lower your interest rate or get rid of mortgage insurance, you’ll likely need to have equi...
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American Savings Bank Opens Kapaa Digital Center
Monday, August 09, 2021American Savings Bank held a blessing ceremony today at its Kapaa Digital Center, located at 4-831 Kuhio Highway, Suite 150. This is the fourth and fi...
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Detect and Deflect Identity Theft
Wednesday, July 28, 2021Identity thieves are continuously finding new ways to steal your information, but we can help you remain one step ahead and avoid their tricks. Identi...
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How to Calculate the Equity in Your Hawaii Home
Monday, July 26, 2021Your home’s equity is the difference between what you owe on your mortgage and what your home is currently worth. In Hawaii, many homeowners decide to...
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Budgeting Tools to Help You Get Started
Thursday, July 22, 2021Do you want to have more control over your finances? Are you looking for a way to make reaching financial goals easier? There’s no magic wand when i...
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Meet Our Newest Lo‘i Gallery Artists
Friday, July 16, 2021American Savings Bank’s Lo‘i Gallery is proud to introduce three new talented artists, each offering a unique perspective of and homage to the peopl...
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Breaking Down Different Types of Bank Accounts
Tuesday, June 22, 2021Opening a bank account is one of the most important decisions you can make, so it's important to have all the facts. Lance Masuda, Director of Custome...
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Online Banking vs. Traditional Banking: What's the difference?
Thursday, June 10, 2021The rise of technology in recent years has also led to new ways to bank — online via web browsers and smartphone applications. Online banking has beco...
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ASB Is Proud to Celebrate National LGBTQ Pride Month
Tuesday, June 01, 2021Happy National LGBTQ Pride Month! We’re proud to support the LGBTQ community all year long – including during National LGBTQ Pride Month every June an...
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Comparing Mortgage Rates in Hawaii
Thursday, May 27, 2021Shopping for a home in Hawaii? Comparing mortgage rates is an important step in the home buying process. A lower interest rate could potentially sav...
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The Ins & Outs of Business Loans
Monday, May 17, 2021Are you a business owner? A business loan can help you to cover unexpected expenses, explore a new market or grow your company. No matter what your dr...
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How to Save for Your Business
Friday, May 14, 2021Owning your own business is exciting, but navigating the financial pieces can be challenging. Separating your business and personal expenses can hel...
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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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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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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, 2021Living in Hawaii isn’t cheap, which makes purchasing a home in Hawaii a huge financial milestone for many. In addition to making your most valuable me...
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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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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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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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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 Americ...
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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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