Fun Winter Activities for Kids

The snow is falling! Now that we have been experiencing our winter wonderland time of year, Peoples Bank of Kankakee County wants to share some of our favorite winter activities for kids.

Obviously, the easiest activity during the next few months is playing in the snow. That could mean building a snowman or fort, sledding, snowboarding and so on. You can also give them some food coloring to...

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Both Traditional and Roth IRAs are retirement accounts, each with their own pros and cons. Understanding the differences between them is important when it comes to deciding which one you should open. We’re here to provide you with the facts you need to make an educated decision, so let’s get started!

An IRA is an Individual Retirement Account that allows individuals to save their money and invest for...

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If you’re preparing to sell your home, you’re in the right place. We’re here to provide you with 8 helpful house staging tips so you can make the most of your space and grab the attention of prospective buyers.

Curb appeal is huge when it comes to first impressions. Some good and relatively cheap ways to make the outside of your home more attractive are to repaint...

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No matter what stage of life you’re at, there are big purchases on the horizon that are important to prepare for. The key to these not becoming big stressors is to start saving as soon as possible so you’re prepared when the time comes. Here are seven big life purchases you should start preparing and saving for today: 

Whether you already have kids or are just preparing for the future, navigating the world of parenting may seem overwhelming. Don’t stress too much, as parenting is often a “learn from experience” kind of process. But, as a primary role model in your child’s life, it’s important to have important conversations early on so you can prepare them for life on their own. 

The holidays are quickly approaching, which means it’s time for the fun, but sometimes expensive, process of Christmas shopping. By incorporating some of these habits and ideas into your holiday traditions, you can make this holiday season and the ones to come much more affordable than normal. 

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IRAs can be confusing and even seem unnecessary to talk about for some, especially if retirement still seems lightyears away. Allow us to answer some of the most common questions people have about IRAs: 

A: Yes, as...

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At any age, you should be saving for retirement - yes, even when you’re 20. This can mean more than just putting a little money into your employer's 401(k) plan. It’s important to think about all the expenses you will have in the future and how you will afford them. Therefore, we wanted to share some information on how you should save for retirement based off your age. Read on to learn more!  

Nerdwallet states, “A financial plan is a comprehensive picture of your current finances, your financial goals and any strategies you've set to achieve those goals. Good financial planning should include details about your cash flow, savings, debt, investments, insurance and any other elements of your financial life.” But where do you start? We’re here to help give you the basics of financial planning...

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Our main goal is to provide you tips to help you achieve financial success. Finding ways to save more and cut costs can be difficult when many things feel essential. Peoples Bank of Kankakee County is here to offer our advice on certain things you can cut to save money! 

If you have Hulu, Netflix, HBO and Amazon Prime – you probably don’t need all of them...

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