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Be Ready for Life's Rainy Days (3/16/26)Bank with Locals, Anytime, Anywhere with the CNext Mobile App (3/9/26)"Approved Payment" or Approved Fraud? (1/21/26)Identifying and Overcoming 4 Spending Stumbling Blocks (1/15/26)Find your local CNext branch and celebrate the season with us! (12/5/25)What is Century Next Bank thankful for? (11/25/25)Century Next December Art Show and Open House-- In Tribute: Celebrating the Art of Kit, Annie, and Doug (11/5/25)Don't Get Played: How to Outsmart Check Fraudsters (10/31/25)An Invitation: Veterans Appreciation Breakfast (10/25/25)Don't Get Played: Outsmart Government Imposter Scammers (10/24/25)Century Next Welcomes Weston L. Bass to Board of Directors (10/23/25)Don't Get Played: Outsmarting Phishing Scams (10/17/25)Don't Get Played: Watch Out for Money Mule Scams (10/10/25)Don't Get Played: Text Scam Alert (10/3/25)POTS Awareness Month (10/1/25)120 Years: Celebrate with us September 22-26! (9/19/25)120 Years: How 9/11 Changed the Way Banks Fight Crime (8/29/25)Debbie Barnes is retiring! Join us to celebrate her! (8/22/25)120 Years: Hurricane Katrina and CNext Disaster Preparedness (8/19/25)Think Before You Wire (8/5/25)Celebrating 120 Years: Leadership and Corporate Culture (7/31/25)Beware of Toll Text Scams: What You Need to Know (7/28/25)American Housing Month: Tips for Energy Efficiency (6/30/25)American Housing Month: New Home To-Do List (6/26/25)Travel Smart. Stay Protected with CNext. (6/24/25)Celebrating 120 Years: Convenient Banking (6/20/25)Smart Ways to Save for a Down Payment (6/18/25)Is Buying a Home Your Next Right Move? 5 Questions to Consider as a First-Time Homebuyer (6/10/25)Celebrating 120 Years: Board Member Bart Dugdale (5/23/25)Four Tips for Better Money Habits (5/9/25)Lupus Awareness Month (5/5/25)Small Business Month Features Bill Hogan & CNext (4/15/25)Celebrating 120 Years: The Savings and Loan Crisis (3/20/25)Avoiding Loan Scams: Tips to Protect Yourself (3/11/25)Celebrating 120 Years: Lending Across Time (2/25/25)Elder Financial Exploitation: What You Need to Know (2/12/25)Century Next Bank Celebrates 120 Years! (1/27/25)Lights, Camera, Save! (10/23/24)Don't get spoofed this spooky season... (10/17/24)Financial Tips for College Freshmen (8/19/24)Can I pay you for your photo? (7/29/24)Sorry, Wrong Number... (7/19/24)LBA Leadership School: Bri Wimley (7/16/24)Elder Fraud: Turning Victims into Accomplices (5/14/24)It's Time for Financial Spring Cleaning! (4/5/24)Century Next Financial Corporation Ranked #25 (2/26/24)Advantages of Community Banks (2/23/24)Safe Deposit Box Basics (2/1/24)It's a new year, so let's talk saving and budgeting! (1/8/24)Too good to be true? It probably is... (9/19/23)CNext Town Talk: Our Monroe Branch (9/12/23)CNext Town Talk: Our Crossett Branches (9/5/23)CNext Town Talk: Our Ruston Locations (8/29/23)CNext Town Talk: Our West Monroe Branch (8/22/23)CNext Town Talk: Our Hamburg Branch (8/15/23)Imposter Scams (2/22/23)Check Fraud is on the Rise! (2/14/23)Nick Austin Named Ashley County Market President (1/18/23)Fraud Attempts at Walmart.com (10/26/22)Operations Appreciation Week (10/14/22)Shazam Fraud Monitoring (10/3/22)Bank with Locals (8/29/22)Spotting A Romance Scam (3/17/22)Online Dating Scams (2/17/22)Improving Credit Scores (8/10/21)How to Spot, Stop, & Report Government Imposter Scams (7/19/21)Phishing: Don't Take the Bait (7/13/21)Money Mule Scams (7/6/21)Imposter Scams: Say No, Keep Your Dough (6/28/21)Busting Homebuying Myths (3/15/21)Electronic Banking: Online Shopping Safety Tips (3/8/21)Protect Yourself from Coronavirus Scams (3/1/21)Bank Statement Security (2/24/21)Debit Card Safety Tips (12/21/20)How To Avoid Phishing Scams (12/1/20)Personal Information Precautions and Third Party Apps (11/6/20)5 ATM Safety Tips (10/20/20)4 Ways To Protect Your Passwords (9/22/20)SBA Streamlines PPP Forgiveness Application for Many PPP Borrowers (6/22/20)Is My Money Safe in the Bank During the Coronavirus Outbreak or Other Unexpected Situations? (4/3/20)8 Financial Tips for College Freshmen (9/26/19)Teacher Spotlight (9/20/19)Teacher Feature: Sarah Wages (9/13/19)Ashley County Teacher Spotlight (9/3/19)Ouachita Parish Back-to-School Edition (8/27/19)Teachers Impact Our Community (8/21/19)Hometown Heroes: Gage Selby and Tori Simmons (7/12/19)Hometown Heroes: Carolyn & Devin Chadwick (7/5/19)More New Faces at Century Next Bank (6/28/19)Century Next of Ashley County Welcomes New Employees (6/20/19)Introducing New Faces in our Century Next Family (6/14/19)Thank You For Being On The Journey Into The Next Century With Us! (6/4/19)The Heart | New Name. Same People. Same Priority. (2/7/19)Bank of Ruston Changes Name to Century Next Bank (2/1/19)BOR + FNBC | A Personal Story (1/29/19)How To Purchase A Home (8/15/18)Safe Deposit Box Etiquette (7/25/18)Bank of Ruston is Growing (5/22/18)Six Tips for Your Financial Spring Cleaning (5/15/18)Beneficial Ownership Requirements for Legal Entity Accounts (5/9/18)

Be Ready for Life's Rainy Days

Monday, March 16, 2026Written by: Jessica Slaughter

Unexpected expenses happen to everyone. A car repair, medical bill, or home maintenance issue can arrive without warning. Having a “rainy day” fund can help protect you from financial stress and give you peace of mind when life hands you a surprise.

 

At Century Next Bank, we offer savings [...]

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Bank with Locals, Anytime, Anywhere with the CNext Mobile App

Monday, March 9, 2026Written by: Jessica Slaughter

We are constantly on the go. Running from place to place for family, work, and if we’re lucky, occasionally a little relaxation. Wherever you may find yourself, you can securely manage your finances anytime, anywhere, right from your smartphone.

 

With the Century Next Bank Mobile app, you have access to convenient, powerful banking tools in the palm of your [...]

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"Approved Payment" or Approved Fraud?

Wednesday, January 21, 2026Written by: Charles Young, CIA, CAMS, CRCM, CFSA, CICA

A Scam That’s Easy to Miss—Until It’s Too Late

Everyone knows that selling something isn’t about putting it in the front yard anymore. These days, the Internet Marketplace is full of buyers looking for their next great find. Sellers are eager to show off their stuff and make a little extra cash. But in the middle of all this honest buying and selling, [...]

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Identifying and Overcoming 4 Spending Stumbling Blocks

Thursday, January 15, 2026Written by: Melinda Brown

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Stumbling Blocks and Solutions: What Makes Us Spend

Happy New Year! It’s time for our 2026 resolutions. Let’s get healthy, make fitness goals and of course, let’s wrap our head around our [...]

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Find your local CNext branch and celebrate the season with us!

Friday, December 5, 2025Written by: Jessica Slaughter

We’re in the holiday spirit at CNext and we want to celebrate with you!

 

On Wednesday, December 10, our Crossett Branch will hold Christmas Open House from 9:30-2pm. Choirs from First Baptist Wee School, Hamburg Middle, Hamburg High, and Crossett Elementary 1st Grade will sing, and Santa will be on site from 9:30-noon. Read Full PostTags: Community

What is Century Next Bank thankful for?

Tuesday, November 25, 2025Written by: Jessica Slaughter

We are thankful for you.

This Thanksgiving, as we gather with loved ones and reflect on the things we are grateful for, we want you to know that your continued relationship with us is something we deeply appreciate.