Peoples Bank Blog

The Time For Life Insurance Is Now September is Life Insurance Awareness Month and let’s be honest, life insurance isn’t a topic people typically like to talk about. It’s a scary subject - one that makes you confront your own death, ask questions that you’d rather not consider, and ponder outcomes that are unthinkable. Nonetheless, it’s incredibly important and an essential component of a smart financial plan. If you're still unsure if you're ready to...

The Magic of Making Money Decisions Teaching financial literacy at a young age is as important as teaching the ABCs and 123s because it helps children become smart money managers, which leads to a healthier financial future.   That is why Peoples Bank and The GIANT PIGGY BANKTM program, an interest-earning children’s deposit account and student banking program, is sharing a four-part series of helpful tips, information, and activities on age-appropriate financial topics....

Peoples Bank Waukee is excited to announce our inaugural Sunshine & Summertime Event will take place on Saturday, June 11th  from  10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Peoples Bank located at 1185 SE University Ave Waukee, IA. This is a free, family-friendly event that is open to the public. The event will feature a Meet & Greet with REAL LIFE princesses and superheroes. Elsa and Rapunzel will stop by from 10-11AM and Moana and Ariel will meet with children...

It is estimated that 4 out of 7 adults in America are financially illiterate, and over  66% of Americans, 178 million people, are struggling financially.12 What if we could lay the right groundwork for today’s youth so that they can build a brighter financial future?   Exposing children to financial education at an early age sets children up for a healthier financial future. Learning about pennies, nickels and quarters is as important as teaching the ABCs and 123s. So, when...

This year, Peoples Bank and The GIANT PIGGY BANKTM have partnered with Des Moines Parent, an online community for central Iowa parents, to share a four-part series focused on financial literacy for young children (ages preschool through Grade 2) called Teaching Kids To Be Money Smart.  Each quarter we'll share helpful tips, information and activities on age-appropriate financial topics through our Peoples Bank blog and Facebook page as well as on Des Moines Parent's digital platforms. Exposing...

Did someone send you a check and ask you to send money back? If so, that's a fake check scam. The effect of which can have devastating effects on your financial plans. And if you're feeling duped, you're not alone. Attempted check fraud at U.S. banks totaled $15 billion in 2018 (source: American Bankers Association). Hitting closer to home, over the last several weeks Peoples Bank has had several fake cashier checks come in from customers who unknowingly believed he/she was...

As the year comes to a close, Peoples Bank would like to share our upcoming holiday hours and information on end of year tax information. Please note the following holiday hours: Christmas Eve: All locations closing at noon local time Christmas Day: Closed New Year’s Eve: All locations closing at 3:00 p.m. local time. (IMPORTANT: All transactions for 2021 business must be received by 3:00 pm to be...

The holidays are among us, but have you put together a savings plan? With all of the expenses hitting you at once, it’s important to have a plan of action. With the below tips and tricks, we believe you can keep your holiday shopping merry and bright. Make a List Create an entire list of every single expense you will have over the holidays. This can include presents, envelopes, stamps, cards, wrapping paper, bows, name tags, food, a tree, decorations and so forth. Once you create that...

Join us for Peoples Bank 2021 Holiday Open Houses The holidays are a time to get together, and Peoples Bank is excited to welcome customers, friends and neighbors to our 2021 Holiday Open Houses at Peoples Bank branch locations. Peoples Bank has a long tradition of hosting holiday open houses. "They are festive occasions and a time to bring the community together. We had to forgo the parties last year because of the pandemic. We're looking forward to bringing...

Save the Date - Waukee Winter Wonderland - Saturday, December 4th, 2021 9AM-11AM at Peoples Bank Waukee Peoples Bank Waukee is excited to announce the 14th Annual Waukee Wonderland holiday event will take place on Saturday, December 4th  from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Peoples Bank Waukee located at 1185 SE University Ave. Waukee, IA. The event will feature the return of Santa and his REAL Reindeer, along with an open house at the bank where visitors can come inside, warm...