The rising rate environment is driving interest in certificate of deposits as a safe place to keep money while preparing for a recession.

Learn how to avoid and spot COVID-19 scams such as Cornoavirus Imposter Calls, COVID-19 Grandparent Scams, Cornovirus Relief Check Scams, and Phishing Emails.

What can you use a HELOC for? Read this blog for 3 good uses for a home equity line of credit.

Learn about the new popular advance fee scams and how to protect yourself against fraud.

Contactless cards have 3 things going for them: They're safe, easy and secure. Find out more about good reasons to use contactless debit cards.

Explore down payment options for first‑time homebuyers in Hawaii, including 3% conventional, FHA, VA, and USDA programs. Start your homebuying journey with Bank of Hawaii.

A budget is a key piece of your financial foundation. Create a smart budget that works for your life using these three steps.

Learn about these unexpected expenses while traveling and how you can limit them.

Thinking about buying a home in Guam—with its pristine white sand beaches, vibrant coral reefs, lagoons, and nightlife? Read our blog for some tips to keep in mind.

Landing your dream home means understanding mortgage types, starting with a fixed-rate mortgage versus an adjustable-rate mortgage, and why you might want to use each of them.

Learn these key signs of a tech support scam and how to avoid fraudsters.

Thinking about refinancing? Choosing to do so could help you financially such as freeing up money for cash flow. Read on to find out more.

What You Need to Know about Debt Collection Scams: how to stay safe, identify scams, and protect your information.

Have a HELOC? Some HELOCs come with a balloon payment, so it's important to have an understanding of what balloon payments are and the best ways to handle them.

In honor of Black History Month, a look back at how Black people have helped shape the culture and character of Hawaii for centuries, and continue to do so.

The 45th annual Prince Lot Hula Festival on November 3, 2022, presented by Bank of Hawaii Foundation, returns in virtual form this year. Featuring hula performances across all age groups, the festival is Hawaii's largest non-competitive hula event.

Learn about what should be considered when buying your first home and read about the lessons a millennial couple learned throughout the process.

A HELOC is a great way to access funds when you need them. But, sometimes it's a better option to convert part, or all, of your HELOC into a fixed rate loan. 

Are you a Hawaii resident who has filed taxes for the 2021 tax year? If so, check out this article for information on Act 115, which gives a tax refund to qualifying Hawaii taxpayers.

Las Vegas is such a favorite vacation destination for Hawaii residents, it's lovingly referred to as Hawaii's 9th island. Because we're so familiar with what to do in Las Vegas, this article focuses instead on the mistakes to avoid when visiting Las Vegas.