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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 Today, April 24, is Teach Children to Save Day, a component of the national Teach Children to Save campaign that aims to raise awareness about the important roles that banks and bankers play in helping young people develop lifelong savings habits. So far, it’s reached more than 5 million young people with the help of more . . . → Read More: Teach Children to Save Day Tips
Give your kids a colorful future. Teach them about the power of saving money. On March 28, Gov. Branstad signed a proclamation declaring April 2012 Financial Literacy Awareness Month. Additionally, April 24 is . . . → Read More: Teach Children of All Ages to Save It’s official. Spring has arrived. During your annual spring cleaning crusade, it’s more than just your closets and windows that need attention. Spring is also the perfect time to clean and organize your finances. Here are some ways to get started: Clear the clutter. Consider investing in a financial organization system, such as alphabetized file folders. Also . . . → Read More: Spring Clean Your Finances According to a recent National Retail Federation survey, this year more Americans plan to save — not spend — their tax refunds than any year in the survey’s nine-year history. The survey found 43.8 percent of those expecting refunds will stash some of their cash in savings, up from 42.1 percent last year. If you’re fortunate . . . → Read More: Put Your Tax Return to Work for You This week is America Saves Week, an annual event sponsored by the Consumer Federation of America to encourage saving, debt reduction and wealth building. Use the following tips inspired by the America Saves Week website to save money when budgets are tight. To find small savings that add up to big savings over time, keep a careful . . . → Read More: America Saves Week: 10 Tips to Save Money When Budgets are Tight The age-old adage is as true today as ever: Too much to do with too little time. Unfortunately, our finances can easily fall victim to our busy lives, and we may be wasting time and money every month that could easily be avoided. Follow these five tips, and you may be surprised by how much you . . . → Read More: Fast Financial Fixes
(Corwith, IA – January 6, 2012) Thanks to the generosity of Iowa State Bank and local residents, Pastor Bea Kinzler of the CWL Ministerial Association received ten boxes of food and grocery items along with a check from Scott Whyte of Iowa State Bank. The . . . → Read More: Open House Aids CWL Ministerial Association Computers and the Internet have become an important part of our daily life, enabling a wide range of services to home users such as communicating with friends and family, shopping, paying bills, storing personal photos and music. This convenience and inter-connectivity does not come without risk. Potential threats include viruses that could erase your entire system . . . → Read More: Safeguarding Your Personal Data |
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