As Americans, we’re good at a number of things: backyard cookouts, baseball and hard work just to name a few. However, we aren’t very good at one crucial thing: saving money. According to data from a 2015 survey done by NeighborWorks America, nearly a third of American adults have no emergency savings. This means
How often do you think about your checking account? You might not think about it that much. Your finances are on auto-pilot, and there’s no need to look at your checking account unless there is an emergency. Or is there? Managing your checking account is a habit those who are smart with their money
Summer in Central Iowa is great, isn’t it? The weather is warm, the days are long and the kids are out of school, meaning more family time. However, all these great things about summer can actually work against your wallet. As we stay active for longer during the day or as the kids need
Few things are as important to your finances as your checking account. It’s where you store the money you earn to use on essentials like your home, vehicle, food and clothing. Having the right checking account can make your life infinitely easier, while having the wrong checking account can make your life much more
No one wakes up one day and says, “I want to buy a home today” and does it. Purchasing a home for yourself, your family or for you and your spouse to spend retirement in requires lots of planning and preparation. This ensures you get the financial details correct. Spring is the beginning of the
Have you ever thought having your personal line of access to Heartland Bank would be the best thing ever? While we can’t give you a key, we can offer the next best thing: our Mobile Banking app. The Heartland Bank Mobile Banking app, available for both iOS and Android devices, gives you access to your
If you’ve been to our website recently, there’s a good chance you have noticed we changed things up a bit. We recently launched a new and improved website. The goal was to provide a more attractive website that better personifies the character of Heartland Bank, as well as reorganizing the content to make information
When you have a question about money or finances, who should you turn to? It would make the most sense if your bank could help with your questions to help you make better financial decisions. At Heartland Bank, we recognize that part of our role as a true community bank is to help educate our
