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While January 28, 2022 marks the 15th annual Data Privacy Day, each of us faces privacy concerns on a daily basis. If our private information becomes public, it can affect our credit ratings, employment options, and even our safety....read more
Citizens State Bank is pleased to announce Nate Niehoff has accepted a position as Associate Agriculture Lender and Commercial Relationship Manager in our Rushville...read more
Smishing are attacks that occur when cyber attackers use SMS, texting, or similar messaging technologies to trick you into taking an action you should not take. Perhaps they fool...read more
Whether you are finishing your holiday shopping or celebrating early, this is the time when you will likely be adding new devices to your...read more
Giving Tuesday was extra special this year for Carmel Education Foundation (CEF), thanks to Citizens State Bank signing on...read more
As the holiday season approaches, millions of people will be traveling. If you are among the many, here are some tips to help keep you cyber savvy and safe....read more
Imagine two people - Jane and Bill - apply to borrow the same amount of money. They have similar incomes and debt, but Jane receives a lower interest rate. Why...read more
It is that time of year again, festivities, family gatherings and holiday shopping! Many consumers will avoid brick and mortar stores...read more
Imagine reaching the cash register and not having to dig for change or write a check – paying with a debit card makes that possible. A debit card is a payment...read more
The holiday season is nearing. Soon millions of people will be looking to buy the perfect gifts, and many of us will shop online. Unfortunately, cyber criminals will be active...read more
A new home is the largest purchase most of us will make, so it's not a decision to be taken lightly. People often say renting is a waste of money, but it...read more
We know how important a good credit score is, but if you've never had credit before, how are you supposed to get started? There are several good options for building your credit. The "best" one depends on your future goals and current situation....read more
If you'd like the ability to send - and track - client invoices, then accept payment directly to your checking account, learn more about Autobooks....read more
In its most recent annual Cost of a Data Breach report, the Ponemon Institute reviewed more than 500 incidents around the world. The results were sobering: the average...read more
Email is still one of the primary ways we communicate, both in our personal and professional lives. However, quite often we can be our own worst enemy when using email. Here are the most common mistakes people make with email and how to avoid them....read more
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