Jared Lyle Named to the Board of Directors of Iowa State Bank & Trust and Iowa State Financial Services Corporation

FAIRFIELD, IA – January 16, 2017 – Iowa State Bank is pleased to announce that Jared Lyle has been appointed to both the Iowa State Bank & Trust (ISBT) and Iowa State Financial Services Corporation (ISFSC) board of directors. Jared joined Iowa State Bank in 2014 as the Senior Vice President and Senior Loan Officer.

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Tips to Reduce Financial Stress – From Panic to Plan

If you are feeling overwhelmed and losing sleep at night because of your finances, you are not alone. There are many factors that can contribute to financial stress such as: kids, marriage, debt, pregnancy, job status and physical health.  According to the American Psychological Association’s 2015 survey, 64% of stress is attributed to money. If

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Understanding the Psychology Behind Spending

The words “budget” and “exercise” can often be put in the same category—both are necessary for a healthy lifestyle but are far from fun. If you have trouble sticking to a budget, you’re not alone. There are some very powerful reasons why human beings feel compelled to spend money—and there are some things you can

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Tips for Cyber-Security When it Comes to Your Mobile Device

Odds are you’re probably reading this blog post on your cell phone, which you found through an app on your smartphone and then used it to get directions to Iowa State Bank of Fairfield. Seventy-seven percent of Americans now own a smartphone and use it on a daily basis. With so many people accessing, searching

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Hunting for College Scholarships

The spring semester is quickly approaching. With the impending holiday break, what better way to spend your time than searching for scholarships? While it may not be on the top of your to-do list over your break, taking this initiative can pay off. Most college graduates leave with a diploma in one hand and $27,857,

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Using the Holidays to Teach Your Kids About Money

When fall hits, that means that the holidays are approaching. During these special occasions, kids are exposed to a different setting where they get gifts, large meals, cards, and more. That’s why Iowa State Bank of Fairfield believes that this time of the year is a great opportunity to teach your children about money. Below

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Tis the Season…

Online shopping safety tips from MS-ISAC (Multi-State Information Sharing & Analysis Center): As Cyber Monday and the season for online shopping quickly approaches, it’s worth taking a few moments to ensure you’re not giving the gift of your personal or financial information to online criminals! Identity theft, scams, frauds, and malware infections are serious problems

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4 Ways You Can Budget With an Irregular Income

If you work sales, freelance or are self-employed, you have a major issue to contend with when it comes to personal budgeting—an unpredictable income. While this can make it hard to plan your monthly spending, it’s not completely impossible. Today, Iowa State Bank & Trust Company of Fairfield would like to offer you these tips

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