Stay In Control Of Your Finances

Regular check-ins help you catch issues early.

Most people glance at their statement and move on. But a closer read each month can reveal a lot and potentially save you from a bigger headache down the road. 

Start with the basics. Review each transaction and confirm you recognize it. Look for duplicate charges, unfamiliar merchant names or amounts that don’t match what you remember spending. Small, recurring charges are easy to overlook and a common sign that something is off. 

Check your beginning and ending balances, and make sure any deposits, transfers, or payments you made are reflected accurately. If a direct deposit is missing or a payment is posted twice, you want to catch that quickly. 

Croghan’s online and mobile banking make it easy to stay informed between logins. Set up account alerts for the activity that matters most to you — like any account activity, a low available balance, or a large debit card purchase — and receive notifications by text or email. You can also opt in to push notifications to get urgent news and updates delivered directly to your mobile device. That way, you’re not waiting until the end of the month to know what’s happening in your account. Login to set up your account alerts!

If you spot something that doesn’t look right, contact us promptly. The sooner you report an issue, the easier it is to resolve.