Escapees May-June 2024

Retirement, that golden opportunity to cease work and have fun, to make plans, travel and enjoy your hobbies. You no longer need an alarm clock or have a set schedule. This is coming from an individual on the cusp of this stage in life. Then, the anxiety and worries set in: do we have enough saved? How is our health? Are we really prepared? All of the what-ifs.

M y husband and I have had the opportunity to do some travel ing in the past few years, work ing our plans within our allotted vacation time off from our jobs. We’ve been extremely fortunate not to have any major mishaps in all our travels but, what if we should break down, have a fl at, need a tow, or have our purse or wallet stolen? Do we have time to call all the credit card companies before the “bad guys” start using our cards? What if my identity is stolen? As responsible adults, we think about all these what-ifs. Church Street Financial, a subsidiary of The First National Bank of Livingston that provides insurance and investment services, has been great at helping us with our retirement fi nancial health, and First National Bank has been helpful with some of our other worries. BaZing.com E+ Checking at First National Bank offers some protection in these situations. With this type of account comes the added bonus feature of BaZing.com. This feature allows you to list all your personal information, including social security number, bank accounts, credit card numbers, even your medical records. Plus, internet monitoring scans online black-market websites daily for your personal information. This one thing sold me on the product right away, but the additional features such as password manager and 24/7 live support were like the cherry on top. With one phone call, BaZing will assist you with these types of stressful situations so that you can continue enjoying your life

There are many other features included with BaZing.com for travel, shopping, health and protection. No service can stop all identity theft events, but this is a pretty good start. Go check it out! MobileApp Another feature that First National Bank offers is the mobile app. With this little guy, you have the ability to turn off your debit card, or your signi fi cant other’s debit card, should it be lost, misplaced or if you’re afraid they are inside Bass Pro and you know they have already exceeded their budget! (I really don’t suggest you do that, but it is a thought). You can also view your accounts from this app, as well as receive text messages regarding transactions or balance noti fi cations. It is a great way to be proactive in the safety of your accounts. This is the time in our life that we should be able to lay aside some of life’s worries and enjoy the golden years. The beauty of a community bank and the staff at First National Bank of Livingston is the personal care and service you receive, and products like Bazing and the Mobile App make life a little easier. I have been with First National Bank for over 24 years as an employee and a customer. I am coming to an end with my employment, but I will continue to trust First National with my banking needs because they are people just like you and me, interested in providing the best possible customer service and products that actually bene fi t their customers.

JO ANN OATES, Thank you for your exceptional dedication and commitment over the past 24 years. Your insightful contributions and unwavering dedication have truly made a di ff erence, and we are deeply grateful for your invaluable service. Your First National Bank Family

with fewer worries. And, the best part: There is no additional fee for these features.

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May/June 2024 ESCAPEES Magazine