Archive - August 2017

Minimizing your debt can always seem like a mountain of to-do lists. With various recurring payments, differing interest rates, and due dates that never seem to end, if you feel overwhelmed, you’re not alone.

While having credit card, or other outstanding debt, isn’t a situation anyone wants to find themselves in, a surprising 38.1% of American households carry credit card debt.  Couple that with a total household debt average of $134,643.00 and the idea of debt starts...

New Hampton-based State Bank will acquire Clive-based Peoples Trust & Savings Bank and its parent company, Green Circle Investments Inc. The charters will remain separate and operate independently with no immediate plans to rebrand.

This acquisition will give the organization locations in two of the most desirable parts of Iowa.

“At State Bank, we take pride in being community minded and customer focused. Peoples Bank is very similar to State Bank in terms...

One of the things we enjoy most during produce season is the delicious and money-saving weekend Farmer’s Market. Just about every community has their own local growers, and no matter where you are there’s sure to be some delicious baked goods as well. This season, our team at Peoples Trust & Savings Bank would like to share our favorite finds which brighten up our kitchen and keep a few extra dollars in our pockets.

The first thing you’ll want to do...

There are literally thousands of how-to’s and self-help books for parents, but truly the only real way to learn how to raise a child is to do it! Luckily our growing team of parents at Peoples Trust & Savings Bank have some true hands-on experience when it comes to upbringing and explaining money management to little ones.

One of the most common fiscal questions parents have concerning their child’s financial education is, “How do I teach them about money using an allowance.”...