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It's never too early to teach your kids about handling finances,...read more

Mid-November is a great time to start preparing for year-end....read more

Watch this short video (Hint, it's not just about the popcorn and dog treats)...read more

NEW CASTLE, IN, October 12, 2018: Each year, Citizens State Bank holds an Employee “Fun Day” Appreciation event. This year’s celebration was held at the Cornerstone Center for the Arts, Muncie. The following...read more

Starting your own business is stressful. In addition to being an expert in your field, you’ll need to become an expert about your company’s finances. Understanding money management is important, even if you’ll be using a bookkeeper to manage your books....read more

You realize the important role an IRA can play in your retirement, so which type of IRA should you use – Traditional or Roth? And what’s the difference?...read more

“Planning for retirement” may seem like one of the most daunting financial tasks we face, but it’s also one of the most important. Fewer than half of Americans have calculated how much they need to save for retirement, which can lead to some avoidable problems....read more

When a scammer uses fraudulent emails, texts, or copycat websites to get you to share your personal information, it’s called phishing....read more

After you open your account, it’s important to keep track of your money. Today there are more ways than ever to monitor your account and avoid unnecessary fees....read more

A recent survey by the American Journal of Public Health revealed that nearly one in 18 older adults falls prey to financial fraud or abuse, to the tune of $36.5 billion per year. And while declining cognition is associated with a 33% increase in scam susceptibility, even healthy older adults can fall victim,...read more

Everyone has to manage their debt - these tips can help....read more

Fixing the effects of identity theft can take time, money, and patience. However, there are a number of resources available to make the process as painless as possible. These include:...read more

NEW CASTLE, IN, August 2, 2018: Citizens State Bank is pleased to announce the retirement of Relationship Manager Brian Bess, effective August 28. Brian is the epitome of a community banker and has served Citizens State Bank with distinction for the past 25 years. He will be missed by clients and co-workers alike, and we wish him the very best during his well-deserved retirement....read more

NEW CASTLE, IN, August 29, 2018: Citizens State Bank is pleased to announce that Relationship Manager Elliott D. Somers earned his diploma on August 10......read more

So you’ve decided to launch your own business and be your own boss. Now what? The best step you can take now is to have a plan, or more specifically a Business Plan. Yikes! Don’t you need an MBA to write a business plan? Thankfully, the days of 100 page business plans are over, but that doesn’t mean you should bypass this important step....read more