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  • How to Rebuild Your Budget After Holiday Spending

    January 3, 2026

    Categories: Budget

    How to Rebuild Your Budget After Holiday Spending

    Overspending throughout the holiday season is common, and January is the perfect time to reset your budget and take control of your money.

    Here’s how to rebuild your budget after the holidays:

    1. Take Inventory of Your Spending

    Go through your bank and credit card statements from December. What went over budget? Where could you have spent less? Identifying...
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    Tags: 2026, budget, finances, rebuild your budget

  • Ways Your Small Business Can Stretch Its Budget — and Boost Its Bottom Line

    May 19, 2025

    Categories: Budget, business

    Running a small business means balancing many priorities at once — and making every dollar count. Whether you're just starting out or looking to improve your financial strategy, finding smart ways to stretch your budget can help strengthen your operations and increase profitability over time. Here are some practical strategies to help you maximize your resources and boost your bottom line.

    1. Reevaluate Your Expenses Regularly

    It’s...
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    Tags: budget, profit, small business

  • Planning Your Financial Journey for 2025

    February 4, 2025

    Categories: Budget

    As we settle into February, it's the perfect time to reflect on your financial goals, set new milestones, and create a roadmap for success! Whether you're saving for a major purchase, building an emergency fund, or planning for retirement, starting with a clear financial strategy is key to achieving your aspirations. At Peoples Bank, we are committed to supporting you every step of the way, offering the tools and services you need to turn your financial dreams into reality.

    Step...
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    Tags: 2025, budget, financial journey, goals

  • Financial Wellness Month: Take Control of Your Financial Future

    January 8, 2025

    Categories: Budget, Personal Finances

    As we step into the new year, January marks Financial Wellness Month, an opportunity to reflect on your financial health and take actionable steps toward achieving your financial goals. At Peoples Bank, we understand that financial wellness is more than just numbers—it’s about peace of mind, planning for the future, and feeling confident in your financial decisions.

    In honor of Financial Wellness Month, here are a few steps you can take to improve your financial...
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    Tags: budget, emergency fund, financial wellness

  • 7 Ways You Can Give To Charity Without Breaking Your Budget

    December 21, 2018

    Categories: Budget, General

    Generosity is a great quality to have, especially if you have children watching your every move. Lead by example when it comes to your friends or family by giving back – even if you don’t have the funds to do so! Peoples Bank of Kankakee offers a few ways you can be charitable without breaking your budget.

    Closet Clean Out

    Look through your closet and find the items you haven’t worn for 8 months or more. Chances are you won’t be wearing...
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    Tags: budget, charity

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What You Need to Know about Overdrafts and Overdraft Fees

An overdraft occurs when you do not have enough money in your account to cover a transaction, but we pay it anyway. We can cover your overdrafts in two different ways:

  1. We have standard overdraft practices that are available after your account has been open for 30 days and as long as you maintain your account in good standing.
  2. We also offer an overdraft protection plan, Overdraft Protection Sweep, a link to a savings account.  It may be less expensive than our standard overdraft practices. To learn more, ask us about this plan.

This notice explains our standard overdraft practices.

 

What are the standard overdraft practices that come with my account?

After your account has been open for 30 days and as long as you maintain your account in good standing, we do authorize and pay overdrafts for the following types of transactions:

  • Checks and other transactions made using your checking account number
  • Automatic bill payments

We do not authorize and pay overdrafts for the following types of transactions unless you ask us to (see below):

  • ATM transactions
  • Everyday debit card transactions

We pay overdrafts at our discretion, which means we do not guarantee that we will always authorize and pay any type of transaction.

If we do not authorize and pay an overdraft, your transaction will be declined.

 

What fees will I be charged if Peoples Bank of Kankakee County pays my overdraft?

Under our standard overdraft practices:

  • We will charge you a fee of up to $30 each time we pay an overdraft.
  • The maximum daily overdraft fee per presentment or item paid using the Overdraft Reserve Program is $150.00 per day.
  • No per item handling fee will be charged on de minimis overdrafts. De minimis overdraft for this policy means transactions that overdraw your account by $30 or less.
  • There is an overdraft fee of $5 per day that will be charged beginning the 4th consecutive business day your account is overdrawn.

 

Nonsufficient funds (NSF) fees - if an item drafted by you (such as a check) or a transaction you set up (such as a preauthorized transfer) is presented for payment in an amount that is more than the amount of money in your account and we decide not to pay the item or transaction, you agree that we can charge you an NSF fee for returning the payment. Be aware that such an item or payment may be presented multiple times by the merchant or other payee until it is paid, and that we do not monitor or control the number of times a transaction is presented for payment. You agree that we may charge you an NSF fee each time a payment is presented if the amount of money in your account is not sufficient to cover the payment, regardless of the number of times the payment is presented.

PAYMENT ORDER OF ITEMS - The law permits us to pay items drawn on your account in any order (for purposes of this section "items" means checks, orders and electronic transactions). To assist you in handling your account with us, we are providing you with the following information regarding how we process those items. When processing checks and orders drawn on your account our policy is to pay lower numbered checks and orders in numerical sequence, but electronic transactions are paid first in the order received. The order in which items are paid is important if there is not enough money in your account to pay all of the items that are presented. There is no policy that is favorable in every instance.  If the smallest items are paid first, you may have fewer NSF or overdraft fees, but the largest, and perhaps more important items (such as rent or mortgage payments) might not be paid. However, if the largest items are paid first, your most important items might be paid but it may increase the overdraft or NSF fees if funds are not available to pay all of the items. We think our policy attains a reasonable balance between minimizing additional costs to you and paying your more important items. We encourage you to make careful records and practice good account management. This will help you to avoid creating items without sufficient funds and incurring the resulting fees.

 

What if I want Peoples Bank of Kankakee County to authorize and pay overdrafts on my ATM and everyday debit card transactions?

If you also want us to authorize and pay overdrafts on ATM and everyday debit card transactions after your account has been open for 30 days, you may opt in.    

You have an ongoing right to change this consent at any time. If your overdraft privilege has been revoked for any reason, the opt-in or opt-out selection may not apply. Please contact your nearest office for more information.

 

Alternate ways to Opt In/Out or make changes:

  • By Phone.   Our Customer Care Representatives can be reached at 815-936-7600.
  • By Mail.   Peoples Bank of Kankakee County, 333 E. Court Street, Kankakee, IL 60901
  • In Person.  Please visit your local office and ask a representative to help you decide which plan is best for you.