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Holiday Budget Tips for Kids
Holiday Budgeting for Kids

The holidays are a time of joy, giving and celebration, but they can also be a perfect opportunity to teach your kids about budgeting and financial responsibility. Consider giving your kids a budget and a shopping list as a bonus gift this holiday season...

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Holiday spending

Shop and pay with mobile wallet
Shop & Pay with Mobile Wallet

Leave your purse or wallet at home. Take your smartphone and use the mobile wallet to make secure purchases! Here are some frequently asked question to help you determine if the mobile wallet is the next great addition to your wallet: QUESTION:...

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mobile wallet

Sharing Tree Grows in Ruthven
Sharing Tree Grows in Ruthven

Iowa State Bank's Christmas tradition continues to grow as the the Sharing Tree returns to the lobby Iowa State Bank in Ruthven beginning the day after Thanksgiving -- Friday, November 24. Area residents are invited to make Christmas special through...

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Ruthven Office, Sharing Tree

Use Payment Apps Safely
Use Payment Apps Safely

Don’t Become a Victim of Payment App Fraud Iowa State Bank warns consumers to watch out for common payment app scams Peer-to-peer payment apps like Venmo, PayPal and Zelle have created convenience for making payments and transferring money....

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Payment apps