Seasonal

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...

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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The grass is always greener on the other side of winter, but is your bank account? Make the most out of your spring by boosting your savings. All it takes is an idea and some creativity to make some green this spring!

Of course your health should take top priority in all seasons. However, it’s great to switch up your routine, not only for your health but potentially for your wallet! Now...

The holiday season is supposed to be a time of glee and happiness, but for some it can be a time of stress and financial strain. Buying gifts for family members and friends can be a burden for individuals and families, especially when almost 80 percent of Americans live paycheck to paycheck.

According to a Gallup estimation, the average American will spend about $885 on holiday gifts in 2018. That number has risen dramatically in the last decade. In 2009, a year after the recession,...

Back to school shopping can be dreadful. Trying to buy new school supplies for your kids or yourself can be crazy expensive. Luckily, these 5 saving tips might just be the key to school supply shopping success.

Do a Closet and Supply Sweep

Don’t be alarmed, but there may be school supplies lying around your house! Before rushing to the store to buy brand new school supplies, you may want to check in between your couch cushions and in desk drawers. By...

It’s that time of year for the highly anticipated or dreaded, Spring Cleaning! While you may be noticing the cobwebs in your ceiling corners as you begin writing your cleaning checklist, it’s just as important to clean out the digital cobwebs at least once a year! If you have no idea where to start, don’t fret, we have created an easy list for you to chip away at in one day without too much elbow grease.

Why?

Why is it important to de-junk...

Have you ever thought about making your household more environmentally friendly, but felt it would just be too expensive? Many homeowners are under this impression, even though they have a desire to reduce their carbon footprint. However, you don’t need to buy all new energy efficient appliances. In fact, going green and saving money can even go hand in hand. By merely adopting a few of these suggestions, you can decrease excess and expenses.

Reduce

Home improvement projects can be overwhelming and who wants to spend their free time camped out inside covered in sawdust on a beautiful spring day? Whether you want to put your home on the market now or in the future, here are a few simple tips to get you outdoors while increasing the resale value on your house!

When the time comes and you are ready to move onto your next home, Peoples Trust & Savings Bank will be right beside you.

Before taking...

Gardening isn’t for everyone, but if you are looking for ways to cut down on one of your greatest expenditures, your own home garden might be a great place to start! You don’t need to be a Master Gardener to see returns on getting your hands dirty. However, it helps to know a thing or two before digging in!

Plan Your Space

Getting your garden started can require a large input of costs. While you may be excited to begin, you can easily end up upside...

Hosting a garage sale is not for those who are afraid of hard work. Like most things in life, in order for it to be a success, you need to be willing to put in the time and effort to make the experience pleasant for buyers and yourself. You need to be sure that the items you want to sell are going to be worth the time it’s going to take. If you don’t have any big ticket items, it is less likely that your sale will do well, as it will not be as attractive to buyers. Your time has value...