Consumer Education
At City National Bank, we believe knowledge is the key to financial success. That's why our Consumer Education Center offers practical tools and trusted resources to help you make informed financial decisions. From learning how to budget and build credit to understanding fraud prevention and digital banking, our goal is to give you the confidence and education you need to take control of your money.
Debit & Credit Cards
Card Alerts
Are you using the power of your credit or debit card to help protect yourself against fraud?
Credit Card Debt
Having a credit card can have many benefits, but it can also be costly if you only make the minimum monthly payment.
Store Credit Cards
You hear this a lot at the checkout counter, and saving money is always tempting. But should you do it?
Using Credit Cards
Did you know that using a credit card gives you some important advantages when it comes to making purchases?
Cyber Security
Backing Up Your CPU
Are you backing up your important computer files at home?
Email Safety
How safe is my email account? That’s a question we should all ask ourselves because we use email for so many things.
Password Managers
You’ve heard the advice about password security: Use strong, unique passwords that contain at least 8 characters or more.
Ransomware
Are you guarding your digital information from being held hostage?
Secure Strong Passwords
Passwords help guard your online accounts, but they are only as strong as you make them.
ID Theft
Social Engineering
“Social Engineering” is any method of theft that manipulates your human nature in order to gain access to your online financial accounts. Here are a few ways you can protect yourself from thieves using Social Engineering techniques.
Navigating Loans
Car Loans
Buying a new car is exciting, but it’s also a big expense. We’re here to help.
Closing Costs
You’ve found the perfect house and you’re going to buy it. All you need to do now is show up at closing with your down payment, right?
Mortgage Loan Types
Buying a home involves many decisions - and choosing the right mortgage is a big one.
Mobile Security
Mobile Banking Security
‘Security’ is a strong word. And it’s at the core of our simple-to-download and easy-to-use mobile banking app.
Smartphone Safety
Our smartphones are capable of many things: email, shopping, banking, apps and storing information.
Smartphone Security
We use our smartphones a lot – some of us use them for just about everything - but we don’t always take the right steps to keep our phones secure.
Personal Finance
Mobile Wallets
Have you started using your smartphone as a mobile wallet yet?
Retirement - 50s
If you are in your 50s and have been slow to save for retirement, it’s time to shift into high gear.
Planning A Wedding
Weddings can be beautiful, fun … and costly.
Avoid Overdraft Fees
If you’ve ever overdrawn your checking account – you know, ‘bounced a check’ – you’re aware it can be a costly hassle.
Save For Vacation
A vacation is a great escape – and it’s even better if you’re not worrying about how to pay for it.
Prepping For Taxes
Taxes can be complicated. That’s why it’s important to have important documents ready at tax time so you can file with all the information you need - and why it might be important to use a tax professional, such as a CPA, an attorney or another qualified preparer.
Hidden Car Costs
When it’s time to buy a car or truck, you need to make sure you can afford all the extras that go beyond the actual price you negotiate.
Online Bill Pay
OK, we all know that paying bills isn’t fun, but it should at least be simple and secure, right? We can make that happen - with online bill pay.
Raise Your Credit Score
Did you know that a low credit score can make getting a loan or credit card harder and can cost you more in interest charges.
Teach Your Kids To Save
It’s never too early to start teaching your kids the importance of saving money.
Teen Checking Account
It’s never too early to learn about ways to protect and keep track of your money. That’s why opening your first checking account is a smart step toward building a solid financial future.
Real Estate
Buy Or Rent
Should you buy or rent a home? The answer often depends on your finances and plans.
Closing Costs
You’ve found the perfect house and you’re going to buy it. All you need to do now is show up at closing with your down payment, right?
Mortgage Loan Types
Buying a home involves many decisions - and choosing the right mortgage is a big one.
Scams & Fraud
Real Estate Scams
You’re in the final stages of closing on a home and receive a last-minute email telling you that plans have changed and to wire the money to a different account.
Tax ID Theft
Tax-related identity theft has become a growing threat as hackers and other thieves steal important personal information and use it to file tax returns in your name.
Romance Scams
Millions of Americans use dating sites, social networking sites, and chat rooms to meet people. And many forge successful relationships. But scammers also use these sites to meet potential victims.
Chip Card Scams
Enhanced security credit and debit chip cards are being rolled out to consumers as a powerful new defense against fraud and counterfeiting.
Elderly Financial Abuse
Financial abuse of the elderly can have devastating consequences.