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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...

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....

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...

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...

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.

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Peoples Bank’s Giant Piggy Bank program has been steadily growing since it was implemented in west-central Iowa in the middle of 2018. The program, which aims to teach students how to properly manage and save money, is serving Crossroads Park Elementary in West Des Moines, Greene County schools and Adair-Casey/Guthrie Center schools.

Here’s how the program works: Each of the participating schools designates a Giant Piggy Bank day — usually once per week — when...

Money habits can be instilled in children at a very young age. These habits turn into core behaviors that shape the way your child will handle money throughout their life. For this reason, it’s crucial to start teaching a few of these money lessons to your kiddos earlier rather than later.

Work With Your Budget

If your child wants to buy a Barbie and her Dream House, you’ll have to work with your child to show them how a budget works. They may not...

As many get into the holiday spirit this December, Peoples Bank is hosting a holiday event that’s fun for the entire family.

The 12th annual Waukee Wonderland, 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Dec. 8th at Peoples Bank’s Waukee location (1185 SE University Ave.), will feature cookies and hot cocoa, a fun coloring contest for children and, of course, a chance to meet with Santa Claus. There will also be live reindeer for adults and children to meet and interact with.

This...

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.

A student banking program in Iowa called the Giant Piggy Bank, sponsored by Peoples Bank, is teaching children how to manage money and the importance of saving.

The program allows students to deposit money into an account managed by student bankers, who are assisted by professionals and school staff.

“I’m a firm believer the road to becoming a financially responsible individual should begin at a young age,” said President and Chief Operations Officer John...