Archive - October 2018

Generosity is a great quality to have, especially if you have children watching your every move. Lead by example when it comes to your friends or family by giving back – even if you don’t have the funds to do so! Peoples Bank offers a few ways you can be charitable without breaking your budget.

Closet Clean Out

Look through your closet and find the items you haven’t worn for 8 months or more. Chances are you won’t be wearing that again,...

It is never too early to start teaching your children about money management. Research has shown that there has been a decrease in understanding finances and how to manage money in America’s youth. Teaching your children how to manage their money leads them to becoming financially responsible adults. Below are 5 money management tips you can use to teach financial literacy in your home.

Peoples Bank recently rolled out new checking account options geared toward giving account holders a variety of benefits in banking and their everyday life. The new Rewards Checking and Rewards Interest Checking accounts give customers new ways to bank and earn rewards.

Through a recent partnership with BaZing, Peoples Bank customers with a Rewards account can leverage great deals at local and nationwide businesses. BaZing is an online membership program that partners with banks and...

Saving money for a big expense, like a wedding or family vacation, can seem like a daunting task. Simply saving on a month-to-month basis can be a difficult on its own, but adding a big purchase down the road can throw a giant wrench in your budgeting plans.

So where do you start? And how can you achieve your goals without altering too much of your lifestyle? We asked Erin Huffman, regional branch operations manager in our Waukee location, to break down how she recommends saving for...

Every October since 2004, the United States has observed National Cybersecurity Month, which serves as a reminder to organizations and people around the nation of the threat cyberattacks pose.

At Peoples Bank, cybersecurity awareness is essential in everything we do. Along with keeping our customer’s personal information protected, we want everyone to use their technology safely and securely.

Here are three easy-to-implement measures you can take to improve your personal...

Peoples Bank is excited to announce the creation of a new merchant discount network geared toward promoting local businesses in west-central Iowa.   

Through a partnership with BaZing, an online membership program, Peoples Bank is offering local businesses a free advertising platform while customers can take advantage of great deals and discounts.

BaZing is a free network that allows businesses to advertise on its free phone app in exchange for ongoing, exclusive...