Category: financial education

Best Part Time Jobs for Students

College is a time period in which you begin to choose your path in life. With decisions ranging from effort in class, extracurricular participation, and money management style, you will find yourself gaining more and more responsibilities each and every day. Continue to build your college experience with a part-time career to help you better

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Teaching Your Children the Meaning of Giving

The holiday season is all about giving. Whether it’s through time, labor, or funds, philanthropy is the spirit of the season. This December, help your little one’s understand the power of giving with these four lessons, courtesy of Heartland Bank: Help Yourself by Helping Others Did you know that every time you participate in “gift-giving

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The Envelope System 1-2-3

This age old budgeting system still offers valuable insights to individuals and families across the country. Simplistic in form, this budgeting tool can help you manage your funds through direct accountability and a simple tracking function. Get started today, and Heartland Bank will help you along the way! What is the envelope System? The envelope

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4 Ways New Homeowners Can Save on Their Taxes

Becoming a homeowner is an exciting and trying time in your life. Once all the papers are signed, and the keys turned over, it all seems worth it. That is until a pipe bursts, lightning knocks out a tree, or your dog decides to burst through the screen door. Not all hope is lost however.

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True or False: Catch Me if You Can

Starting in 1963, Frank Abagnale began his criminal career. Made famous from the film, Catch Me if You Can, this mastermind of forgery made a name for himself at a young age by impersonating pilots, lawyers, and doctors. Throughout these impersonations, Frank found new and inventive ways to defraud the United States and at least

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10 Things Successful People Do

Ever wonder how Mark Zuckerberg or Richard Branson got where they are today? Success doesn’t come easy, but it grows where it is watered. At Heartland Bank, we want to help you climb into success with these simple tactics! Learn how to begin your journey to the top with these 10 key actions: Have maker

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Save $3,500 this Year by Removing These 6 Things

Saving money is no easy task! Only after dedication and determination, can you look successfully into your account to see the difference saving can make. At Heartland Bank, we’re excited to help you achieve your financial goals, and we can’t wait to get started! If you’re looking to tuck some funds away for an emergency

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What Your Birth Order Says About Your Money Management

Every family knows there’s a difference between the various siblings, but why is that? Many psychologists agree, birth order plays a large role! Each member of your family is generally rooted in one of four personality types which help define their core behaviors and beliefs. Discover how these traits can translate to your money management

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How to Save $1,000,000 By Retirement

Retirement may seem an eternity away; however, even if it’s a dream 20 years down the road, saving for retirement shouldn’t wait until the goal is in sight. Rule of thumb says you’ll need $1,000,000 in savings to retire comfortably. Our experts at Heartland Bank recommend taking the following steps to save with the future

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5 Financial Tips for Farmers

Feeding America isn’t the job for everyone, but for the select few, a career in agriculture is the epitome of making a difference in the world. Getting up at dawn, and getting in at dusk, many rural farmers have daily tasks which keep them running 24/7. At Heartland Bank we’d like to help make one

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