Nebraska Department of Banking & Finance

NDBF is seeking a knowledgeable, motivated, and skilled Capital Market Examiner Specialist to be the next great addition to our Financial Institutions Examiner Team! Visit our website at ndbf.nebraska.gov/about-ndbf Application deadline is July 21.

What types of credit union accounts can I open? Learn more at makecentsmakesense.nebraska.gov.

Did you know that there are many types of bank accounts you can open? Learn more here (and learn about credit union accounts next week!) https:/makecentsmakesense.nebraska.gov

Tip Tuesday: You know the stock market exists. But do you know how it works? Learn more here: makecentsmakesense.nebraska.gov/how-does-stock… #stockmarket #stocktrading

Tip Tuesday: Before payment apps like PayPal, Venmo and Zelle were in the mainstream, paper checks were the norm. But do you know how to write one? Learn more here: ndbf.nebraska.gov/how-do-i-write… #RealityCheck #WriteACheck #FinancialLiteracyCampaign

Negotiating with creditors usually works best when you approach it like a structured business conversation. See a practical process that improves the odds of getting better terms here: ndbf.nebraska.gov/how-can-i-nego… #creditcards #creditrepair

ip Tuesday: Worries about money are common, but there are steps you can take to reduce your anxiety. Learn more here: ndbf.nebraska.gov/what-should-i-… #TipTuesday #easeyourmind

The @NebraskaDBF has been on a federal stage this month! On May 21, Director Kelly Lammers joined Governor Jim Pillen, United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner, and others for a Mortgage Affordability Roundtable in Omaha.

Tip Tuesday: Building flexibility into a financial plan is less about predicting every future event and more about designing systems that can absorb change without derailing your goals. Learn more here: ndbf.nebraska.gov/how-do-i-ensur… #TipTuesday

Tip Tuesday: FSAs (Flexible Spending Accounst) and HSAs (Health Savings Accounts) are both tax-advantaged accounts used to pay for healthcare expenses—but they differ in some important ways. Learn more here: ndbf.nebraska.gov/differences-be… #TipTuesday #fsa #fsaeligible #HSA #healthcare

Tip Tuesday: A useful way to think about financial milestones is by decade: each stage shifts from building stability to increasing optionality to preserving freedom. Learn more here: ndbf.nebraska.gov/key-retirement… #retirementgoals #retirementplanning #retirementplan

Tip Tuesday: You can’t guarantee you’ll never outlive your retirement savings—but you can make it unlikely with a solid, layered strategy. The key is balancing withdrawals, investment growth, and risk protection. Learn useful tips here: ndbf.nebraska.gov/how-can-i-ensu…

Tip Tuesday: A jury duty scam is a targeted fraud where criminals pretend to be law enforcement or court officials and claim you’ve missed jury service—then threaten penalties unless you pay immediately. Learn how to protect yourself: ndbf.nebraska.gov/what-jury-duty…

Tip Tuesday: A grandparent scam is a type of fraud where criminals pretend to be a grandchild (or sometimes a lawyer, police officer, or hospital staff) to trick older adults into urgently sending money. Learn how to protect yourself: ndbf.nebraska.gov/what-grandpare…

We are hiring! @NebraskaDBF Financial Institution Examiners participate in the assessment of Nebraska state-chartered financial institutions. For more information, visit ndbf.nebraska.gov/about/careers

Tip Tuesday: Why does paying the minimum on my credit card not seem to lower my balance? Learn more here: ndbf.nebraska.gov/why-does-payin… #tiptuesday #creditcard #crediteducation

Tip Tuesday: Gross income and net income are both measures of how much money you earn, but they represent different stages of that money. To learn more, visit ndbf.nebraska.gov/what-differenc… #TipTuesday #FinancialLiteracy #financialeducation

Tip Tuesday: Choosing between a debit card and a credit card comes down to how you manage money, your goals, and your tolerance for risk. Learn more here: ndbf.nebraska.gov/what-are-pros-… #CreditvsDebit #debitcard #creditcard

Tip Tuesday: Are you making common money mistakes, like relying on credit cards or ignoring debt? Learn how to avoid those habits: ndbf.nebraska.gov/how-avoid-comm… #money #MoneyMistakes

Nebraska Credit Union League was delighted to participate in a celebration of Financial Awareness month with @GovPillen, @NebraskaCouncil President, Jennifer Davidson, and @NebraskaDBF Director Kelly Lammers along with other financial services organizations.