Sturgis Bank Knowledge Center

In today's digital age, online shopping has become an integral part of our lives. It's convenient, time-saving, and offers a vast array of products at our fingertips.

As online banking becomes more popular, so does the risk of fraud. We've put together 7 of our best tips to help you stay protected. 

It's that time of year again—tax season. For many people, this means receiving a tax refund. If you're lucky enough to receive a tax return this year, it can be tempting to splurge on something you've had your eye on for a while. But before you do, consider other ways to use your tax return that can help improve your financial well-being.

As your community bank, Sturgis Bank values the trust you have placed in us and takes the privacy of our customers seriously. Recently, the Biden Administration proposed a sweeping expansion of tax information reporting aimed at raising revenue to help offset the cost of additional spending programs in the American Families Plan.

It’s true – just about every website that maintains one of your accounts requires a password. If you're active online with Amazon or Apple, you'll need a password. You sign in to your email accounts with a passcode. Want to access your Netflix, Pandora, and Spotify accounts? You'll need more passwords. And you may need to change passwords annually or every six months on some accounts. It's tough to remember every passcode and risky to write them down.