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Over 1,500 Hours Donated During Moved By Good Day 2019

Abbie Dyer - Oct 22, 2019 10:11:26 AM

The alarm clock blares on another Monday morning. You roll out of bed and grab a teal t-shirt with a bright neon yellow arrow on it. It’s not your typical work outfit, but this isn’t a typical...

Member stories / Be Yourself / community partners / Small Business / Lake Trust News

Brewed For Success: The Brighton Coffeehouse Story

Abbie Dyer - Oct 1, 2019 2:13:51 PM

It’s a sunny afternoon and the warmth in the air follows you when you enter the brick building. A Frank Sinatra tune fills the room and familiar faces greet you by name. As you wait in anticipation...

Financial Safety / Credit Cards

5 Tips To Keep Your Card Information Safe

Abbie Dyer - Aug 13, 2019 11:21:32 AM

In our busy lives, the convenience of carrying a debit or credit card fits well in our lifestyles. But many of us question the benefit of this convenience with concerns about safety and card...

Lake Trust Employees / Lake Trust News

Celebrating Our Brand-New Detroit Branch On Woodward Avenue

Abbie Dyer - Jul 1, 2019 3:58:40 PM

Positive vibes are driving the Motor City into a new era. Small businesses are opening their doors, major sports and music events are happening each week, and more Michiganders are moving to the city...

Member stories / Small Business / Lake Trust News

The Ride to Creating A Well-Loved Business At Hometown Bicycles

Abbie Dyer - Jun 30, 2019 9:51:36 PM

In an old roller rink on the outskirts of downtown Brighton, Michigan, walls splashed with vibrant colors and bike-themed gifts welcome bicycle enthusiasts. Most people who walk through the door are...

Financial Safety / Credit Cards

6 Simple Reasons Why You Should Use Your Digital Wallet

Abbie Dyer - Jun 6, 2019 12:03:53 PM

Digital wallets have been around for a few years but the use of these cashless tools are now becoming more widely adopted by retailers. The additional security features on digital wallets alone offer...

Financial Safety

Easy Ways to Keep Your Debit Card Safe at Gas Stations

Abbie Dyer - Feb 27, 2019 6:00:00 AM

Over the last several months we’ve seen a significant increase in debit card fraud related to use at gas pump terminals – specifically in Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne counties. This problem is not...

Financial Safety / Credit Cards

5 Ways to Keep Your Information Safe While Traveling

Abbie Dyer - Feb 27, 2019 6:00:00 AM

There's a sense of adventure in all of us. And everyone deserves a break sometimes. So, maybe it's time to pack up and explore a new place. Before you hop on a plane or take off in your car, it’s...

Financial Safety

6 Steps to Handling a Card Compromise

Abbie Dyer - Feb 27, 2019 6:00:00 AM

It seems like every few days we hear about a new data compromise where debit or credit card information is jeopardized. Compromises are very common around the holiday season but they can occur at...

Foundation / Giving Back / Moved By Good

Kicking Off The Season of Giving

Abbie Dyer - Nov 28, 2018 2:58:36 PM

Three years ago, we learned about Giving Tuesday, an international day of giving back that’s recognized each year after the big holiday shopping weekend (Black Friday-Cyber Monday). We’ve continued...


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