Category: General

How to Adult: Financial Starters

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It’s been said that youth is wasted on the young, but let’s not let that be true of those of you who are fresh into the adult world. We get it, many adults feel underprepared and overwhelmed at the amount of responsibilities that snowball after college or high school. Don’t fret! The fact that you

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Cyber Security for College Students

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You may be well acquainted with technology and internet scams, and think you are far off from being duped or scammed online. However, technology is ever changing which means the tactics hackers use to access your personal information can be even sneakier. In 2014, there were 13,500 burglaries reported in on campus crimes across the

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Back to School Savings Tips

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Back to school shopping can be dreadful. Trying to buy new school supplies for your kids or yourself can be crazy expensive. Luckily, these 5 saving tips might just be the key to school supply shopping success. Do a Closet and Supply Sweep Don’t be alarmed, but there may be school supplies lying around your

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Cheap Updates to Improve your Kitchen’s Value

Mario Batali said “The kitchen really is the castle itself. This is where we spend our happiest moments and where we find the joy of being a family.” Do you find people leaving the comfort of your plush rugs and pillows to only be leaning against your laminate counter talking for long periods of time?

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How to Start a Garden without Splurging

Sunshine, flowering blooms, and the smell of something new, planting season is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors and begin planting your summer garden. If you’re like most hobbyists, you find your plants each year at area greenhouses and nurseries searching for that perfect pop of color.  This year, Heartland Bank challenges you to

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Community Banking: Why It’s a Wonderful Life

As the seasons begin to change, and the holidays approach, our team at Heartland Bank would like to share all the wonderful reasons we are grateful to be a community bank. Just like Mr. George Bailey, in the classic tale, It’s a Wonderful Life, we have found countless people and experiences that make our bank

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Election Season – Go Vote!

Each year millions of Americans make their ways to their polls to cast their vote! Republican, Democrat, or Third Party, it is through this system that the American people make their voice heard. On November 8, 2016 the United States will elect the next leader of the free world. Don’t you want to have a

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Autumn Recipes Your Whole Family will Enjoy

The time for warm sweaters, cozy fires, and hearty food is finally here! With countless outdoor activities, your family is sure to work up an appetite! Discover these delectable and seasonal plates for any palette, courtesy of Heartland Bank. Chili: This is a filling and tasty meal that can be served a variety of ways!

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The Ultimate Guide to Garage and Yard Sales

With pockets full of dollar bills and a list of dream finds in hand, serious garage sale goers are perking up for the upcoming season. Become a pro deal-spotter by harnessing some of their top tricks of the trade! Check for warranties: Even if they’re dinged or damaged, goods by brands like Craftsman and Chaco

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Spring Into Spring

Shake off colder temps, for spring has sprung! Squeeze the most out of this blooming season with these warmer weather activities to help you unthaw: Declutter your closet. To make it more open and airy, purge your wardrobe of all the clothes you didn’t wear over the winter. Donate the castoffs and make room for

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