Area residents worked together to present CWL Schools with the supplies needed for a successful school year. CWL Schools Principal James Rotert received the cash donations and school materials for the 2012-2013 school year presented by Corinna Hefty. The bank donated $250 and collected an additional $183 in cash donations along with two large boxes full . . . → Read More: Eighth Annual School Supply Drive a Success!
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August has arrived, and with it, the start of another school year. Start your back-to-school shopping with a game plan to save at the checkout line, and use the opportunity to teach your children about the importance of saving. Make a list and get your child involved. Use the recommended or required supplies from your child’s school . . . → Read More: Your Back-to-School Shopping Game Plan 8th Annual School Supply Drive for CWL Schools Summer passes quickly, and perhaps your children are already running out of things to do. The good news is summer fun doesn’t have to cost a fortune, and often the simplest things are the most enjoyable. Here are some ideas for your family to consider this summer. Look for local events. From concerts to festivals, there . . . → Read More: Affordable & Family-Friendly Summer Fun Most of us don’t make one big financial decision that makes us successful. Instead, everyday decisions on spending put us on a path to succeed or fail. Follow these 12 steps form Iowa Jump$tart to get on the path to success. 1. Make a budget and be frugal. The arrival of warmer weather probably has many of us dreaming of relaxing on the beach or enjoying some other type of sunny summer vacation. But nothing can make a warm vacation go cold quite like getting your identity stolen. So as you make your summer travel plans, consider these tips for protecting your privacy. Don’t broadcast your . . . → Read More: Protect Your Privacy on Summer Vacation With another spring cleaning season mostly behind us, maybe you cleaned out a few closets or even made some extra cash through a garage sale. But did you take the opportunity to clean out your financial records? Before your paper shredder goes to work, check this list from Iowa Jump$tart on how long to keep financial . . . → Read More: Clean Out Your Financial Records Graduation season is here, and whether you’re graduating from high school or college, there has never been a better time to prepare for your financial future. To get the class of 2012 started on the right foot, here are five tips every graduate should consider. 1. Save now. As you prepare to enter college or the workforce, . . . → Read More: Five Money Tips for the Graduate As the weather continues to get warmer and the days grow longer, many people are beginning to plan their summer vacations. Consider these tips for ways to get the most vacation for your buck. As you plan… Budget, budget, budget. No matter your plans, begin your vacation wtih a realistic budget. Be as detailed as possible and include items . . . → Read More: Plan Your Summer Vacation on a Budget The use of mobile applications (apps) is increasing in parallel with the increased use in mobile devices. According to Gartner, “Worldwide mobile application store revenue is projected to surpass $15.1 billion in 2011…and by 2014 over 185 billion applications will have downloaded from mobile app stores.” The continued growth of mobile apps requires a spotlight on . . . → Read More: Mobile Apps: How to Use them Safely |
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