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Foundation / Giving Back / Scholarships / Lake Trust News

Michigan Impact Scholarship Helps Students Experience The Power Of A Tuition-Free Education

Abbie Dyer - Jul 2, 2021 3:45:19 PM

Receiving an education is an important milestone for many people on the path to starting, or advancing, their careers. However, the cost of tuition, fees, books, housing, and food can be a barrier...

Foundation / Giving Back / Scholarships / Lake Trust News

New Beginnings Scholarships Awarded To Students Pursuing Careers in Skilled Trades

Abbie Dyer - Jul 2, 2021 3:44:27 PM

Breaking into a new career is no easy feat. The financial cost and time commitment of getting trained for a different job serves as a barrier for many people when they consider starting or switching...

Online Banking / Financial Safety

7 Easy Steps You Can Take Today To Keep Your Online Accounts Secure

Abbie Dyer - Jun 28, 2021 5:00:00 PM

When you’re shopping on so many different websites, it’s tempting to just use the same username and password for everything. However, when you use the same login information for all of your online...

Foundation / Giving Back / Lake Trust News

Inspiring Hope By Supporting Eastside Community Action Center

Abbie Dyer - Jun 10, 2021 8:35:22 AM

It’s no secret that 2020 was a difficult year. The COVID-19 pandemic closed schools and businesses and made life look very different. Though the public health crisis dominated the news, the effects...

Savings Tips / Buying a Home / Budgeting / Refinancing

Is Now A Good Time To Refinance Your Home?

Abbie Dyer - May 16, 2021 1:07:00 PM

Another season of change is upon us. With the fluctuating interest rates on home loans, it might be a good idea to consider changing up your mortgage this year. While there are advantages to...

Financial Life Planning / Budgeting

Why Life Insurance Shouldn’t Be Overlooked

Abbie Dyer - Apr 26, 2021 10:33:44 AM

No one can predict the future, but we can plan for it. One way to prepare for the unexpected is to periodically review your insurance options to make sure that you have the right coverage. You have...

Savings Tips / Financial Life Planning / Budgeting

A Step-By-Step Guide To Make The Most Of Your Stimulus Check

Abbie Dyer - Mar 11, 2021 11:15:00 PM

Cities and towns across America have looked a little different over the past year as the coronavirus pandemic has changed our way of life. In the middle of this gloomy crisis, though, we’ve seen so...

Savings Tips / Budgeting

11 Smart Ideas To Make The Most Of Your Tax Refund

Abbie Dyer - Feb 8, 2021 10:41:00 AM

It’s that time of year again and the Tax Day deadline will be here before you know it. We know that tax time can cause some stress and anxiety as you take time to round up documents and make sure...

Lake Trust Employees / Lake Trust News

How Our Members Helped Us Create A New Lending Application

Abbie Dyer - Jan 14, 2021 11:48:29 AM

What if getting an auto loan was as easy as picking out a new car? Applying for a loan can quickly take the excitement out of searching for a new vehicle. But it shouldn’t. To help you get on the...

Foundation / Community Events / Giving Back / Lake Trust News

How Meals For Michigan Demonstrates The Power Of Giving Back

Abbie Dyer - Nov 12, 2020 4:44:47 PM

Our Meals For Michigan program ended on December 31, 2021 and this article was recently updated. Thanks to overwhelming support in the community, we raised enough funds to provide 304,770 meals for...


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