Archive - December 2015

Cyber Monday kicked off the season of holiday spending, racking up over $3 billion for retailers. Online shopping helps you avoid the madhouse of in-store purchasing and saves you a trip out into the cold, but it also puts you at heightened risk for identity theft. Iowa State Bank wants you to stay alert as you spend online with these tips to track your digital finances: Make transactions privately: Public W-Fi networks are hotbeds of fraudulent activity just waiting to happen.

For those graduating in 2016, lessons have only just begun. 7 out of 10 Millennials face nearly $30,000 of debt before they’ve even stepped off campus, making the need for a financial education critical. Iowa State Bank suggests you pass on these five money-savvy lessons to a help secure a financial future for everyone: Spend like a student until you’re not paying like one. Some classmates may get a lucky break from the get-go, landing jobs with salaries that help them