Ransomware attacks and data leaks continue to affect many businesses, with hackers ramping up their efforts even more during the COVID-19 pandemic, where changes in the work environment showed cracks in cybersecurity armor. While many of the larger businesses impacted become newsworthy, the truth is that small businesses are just as, if not more likely to experience attempts to steal data or ransom it.

Sending money to friends and family is becoming a common necessity, whether you’re splitting the cost of a lunch tab, paying someone back for a shared birthday present, or even paying the babysitter. One of the fastest and easiest ways to do that is to send money digitally using peer-to-peer (or P2P) payments.

As we approach October 2nd, 2021, the day that we will be permanently closing our 3310 Vine St location in Hays, we would like to give an update on the various upcoming changes in our Hays Market.

It’s all too human to make one small forgetful mistake that results in a declined card, an overdraft fee, or a frustrating phone call, but with Astra Bank’s new SecureAlert feature, you can automate notifications for the account activity that matters to you.

It’s an understatement to say that teachers had a few extra challenges this past school year. Being a teacher is an already demanding profession and the changes to school life brought about by COVID-19 put extra stress upon the shoulders of our important educators.