Shopping for the holiday season can get pretty expensive – especially with gifts for the whole family and hosting traditional holiday parties. Luckily, this holiday season we are offering you 3 top-notch money saving hacks so you save more than you spend! Be a Thrift Store Champ – When you shop at thrift stores, you
The holidays are among us, but have you put together a savings plan? With all of the expenses hitting you at once, it’s important to have a plan of action. With the below tips and tricks, we believe you can keep your holiday shopping merry and bright. Make a List Create an entire list of
When you are in the early stage of your career, there’s usually lots of bills that add up. Things such as rent, student loans or car insurance can truly wipe out your bank account. We want to make sure you avoid excess financial stress, which is why we’re offering four simple strategies on how to
If you’re looking to buy a house, having a larger down payment will offer you a lot less financial stress in the long run. However, in order to put a larger sum of money down, you will need to take the right steps to save. Follow these 5 steps and you will be on your
Asking yourself how much money you need in order to enjoy a comfortable retirement is difficult. Although it may be a challenge to figure out how much money you’ll need, a true monetary amount is different for everyone. It depends on factors such as where you’ll live, how healthy you are, and what you want
So You’ve Bought Your First Home: Savings 101 Congratulations! You’ve taken a big step in your financial future by purchasing your first home. As a new homeowner, you may be worried about the chunk of change you just spent, and your bank account may be looking a little slim right now. Luckily, Heartland Bank is
Say ‘I Do’ to savings and “no” to debt on your big day. Weddings can grow out of control and expensive in no time when the planning begins. That’s why it’s important to learn savvy ways to save before you walk down the aisle. Luckily, Heartland Bank offers a few creative ideas to trim your
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
Summer is here, and we couldn’t be more excited! There are so many things to do and places to be, however, that doesn’t mean you get to stop budgeting. Don’t let saving money suck the fun out of your summer. Heartland Bank offers a few ways to cut costs but not experiences when it comes
Savvy savers are full of great ideas, so those who aren’t the best at keeping our finances in check are always left wondering how they do it. Thankfully, Heartland Bank offers a bucket list with some of the expert saver’s top priorities you can strive to meet! Pay off your credit card debt. As the
