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Why You Should Bank Local
June 1, 2020
Categories: General, Personal Finances, Saving
You’ve heard big banks advertise their services all over the world, but most consumers don’t realize all of the benefits that come with banking local. When it comes to customer service, banking fees, community commitment and ethical choices, banking local is the smart choice, and we’ll tell you why.
Great Customer ServiceBecause local banks have less customers than your average megabank, the...
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6 Money Tips to Prevent Spring Stress
May 20, 2020
Categories: Budget, Personal Finances, Saving, Seasonal
Research shows that money is the number one cause of stress among Americans. Balancing your expenses and managing your spending habits can be tricky, but we’ve come up with six great tips to help keep that stress away.
1. Track What You’re SpendingKeeping track of what you spend money on is a great way to analyze your spending habits and make changes. Sometimes you don’t realize what spending...
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Benefits of Mobile Deposit
March 9, 2020
Categories: General, Personal Finances, Saving
With today’s rapidly growing technology, there’s no need to take time out of your busy day and drive to the bank. With your Peoples Bank Mobile Banking App, the power to deposit checks is right in the palm of your hand. Why exactly should you take advantage of this opportunity? We’re here to tell you about the many benefits of mobile deposit. First, let’s look at how simple this process really is.
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Graduation Is Coming - Have You Been Saving?
January 13, 2020
Categories: Budget, Personal Finances, Saving
It’s never too early to save for college. Some parents start college funds even before their kids are born. If you have yet to jump on the savings train, it’s not too late to get serious about saving while in high school. The average cost of in-state tuition is around $10,000. Every dollar that you can save now will make a difference in the long run.
Beef Up Those GradesIf there’s...
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6 Ways to Ditch Your Bad Money Habits
December 17, 2019
Categories: Budget, Personal Finances, Saving
Too many Americans have poor money habits. Do you resonate with this in the way you spend and think about money? Perhaps you were never taught financial literacy in school like many others. However, there’s no time better than the present to start learning and why not learn it from the experts at Peoples Bank of Kankakee? These are tried and true ways to say goodbye to bad money habits.
Track Your SpendingIt’s...
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4 Ways to Make Adulting Less Difficult Financially
November 13, 2019
Categories: Budget, General, Personal Finances, Saving
Even if you don’t want to admit it, you’re an adult. Some parts of adulthood are fun and exciting, while others are not. Part of being an adult is to become financially independent and embrace some of the less adventurous tasks. We’re here today to help give you four simple ways you can make adulting less difficult when it comes to finances.
Create a BudgetYou’ve heard this...
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Best Retirement Strategies for Your 20s
September 18, 2019
Categories: Budget, Personal Finances, Retirement, Saving
If you’re in your twenties and thinking about retirement, you are light-years away from your peers who wait until it’s too late. You’ll be so glad you started to take serious steps towards your golden years with these straightforward strategies.
1. Negotiate MoreYour first job isn’t typically known to be a real money maker. You’ve been told to “pay your dues” and...
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Best Budgeting Apps of 2019
June 27, 2019
Categories: Budget, Personal Finances, Saving
Being busy doesn’t mean you have to abandon your budget. Thanks to technology, there are endless ways to enhance your savings techniques. Peoples Bank of Kankakee compiled a list of the latest and greatest budgeting apps of 2019!
MintMint is a well-known app, and it’s free! The app automatically updates and categorizes transactions, creating a picture of spending in real time. This budget tracker...
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Five Secret Ways to Raise Your Credit Score
May 30, 2019
Categories: Budget, Personal Finances, Saving
Raising your credit score can seem like a daunting task, or you may not really care what your score is. However, a credit score affects more than you may realize, which is why we find it important to share our knowledge. Develop consistently strong credit habits with these secret keys of advice from Peoples Bank of Kankakee.
1. Show you can handle all types of debt.
Debt comes in all different...
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5 Best-Kept Secrets for Buying a Home
May 23, 2019
Categories: Budget, Mortgages, Personal Finances, Saving
Buying a home may be a common practice for the average American, but it is not a simple one. This is especially true if you are new to the game and have yet to learn the ins and outs of the process. No need to worry, we have plenty of experience from our years in the home buying business and are willing to share the best-kept secrets on the market!
1. Start TodayIf buying a new home seems far into your...
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