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By this point of the season, your “holiday cheer” may be running thin. Candy canes? Too sweet. Festive tunes? How ‘bout no. If you need a spark in the ho-hum laundry list of holiday traditions, try a couple of these inexpensive adventures with your family to make a new tradition, courtesy of your friends at
During the season of giving, Americans dig into their pockets to give back to their favorite charities. You can give and receive this holiday season with tax deductions on charitable donations, minimizing taxable income and lowering the total amount you owe come April 15. Check out charitable giving FAQs from Iowa State Bank & Trust
For those graduating in 2016, lessons have only just begun. 7 out of 10 Millennials face nearly $30,000 of debt before they’ve even stepped off campus, making the need for a financial education critical. Iowa State Bank & Trust suggests you pass on these five money-savvy lessons to a help secure a financially secure future
We all have an idea in our head of what makes for the perfect holiday, be it opening a gift, singing carols or simply spending time relaxing with our loved ones. But for many people in our communities, these ideas are much more difficult to attain. Whether they’re dealing with an illness, a recent
You get up early, stand in line with hundreds of other people hoping to find the perfect gift and rush into a store as soon as the doors open. Of course, we’re talking about Black Friday. As the biggest shopping day of the year, Black Friday already offers you a lot of opportunities for
When you’re hosting Thanksgiving, it seems like you have a list with a million things to do. The biggest item on this list is preparing a meal that everyone will love. After all, one of the main highlights of Thanksgiving, aside from spending time with our loved ones, is eating all the delicious food.
Even though the fall season didn’t officially begin until the end of September, it is already time to start thinking about saving money on common winter expenses. When you live in the upper Midwest, you need to be ready for Mother Nature to throw you a curve ball at any time. Iowa State Bank
You work hard for the money you earn, and Iowa State Bank & Trust Company offers several savings accounts and checking accounts to give you a place to store your money. Unfortunately, there are individuals out there who are also working hard, but they’re not working hard at saving their own money; they’re working
Whether you’re seeing pink ribbons around your community or you notice your favorite National Football League players wearing pink socks and gloves on Sundays, you’re likely well aware of the fact that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month across the country. Iowa State Bank & Trust Company believes in supporting causes that help raise
We all know how important it is to budget and save in order to build wealth. However, it is difficult for many folks to not only create a budget, but to stick to it. Although budgeting and saving can be very difficult, the fact of the matter is that budgeting and saving can help you
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