2021 Cyber Hot Topics: Ransomware
In response to the pandemic, many end-users are now working from home instead of commuting to their business locations. Homes are being...read more
Financial Wellness Blog
Welcome to our Financial Wellness Blog - dedicated to highlighting financial information that's useful to everyone. We've also included a Community Spotlight to promote volunteer organizations in our hometowns - Carmel, Dunkirk, Fishers, Hartford City, Knightstown, Montpelier, New Castle, Pendleton, Rushville, and Union City. If you'd like to submit an article for a non-profit, please read this or email Leah Driver. Thank you!
Securing Your Mobile Devices
Mobile devices are an amazing and easy way to communicate with friends, shop or bank online, watch movies, play games, and perform a myriad of other activities. Since these devices...read more
Advance Child Tax Credit Information
You’ve likely heard that changes have been made to the Child Tax Credit many families take advantage of on their annual tax returns. However, there’s a lot of conflicting information and it can be hard to understand....read more
How to Protect Seniors Against Cybercrimes and Scams
Many of the crimes that occur in real life happen on the internet too. Credit card fraud, identity theft, embezzlement, and more, all can be and are being done online. Seniors and the elderly are often targeted...read more
Announcing the 2021 Citizens State Bank Scholarship Winner
Citizens State Bank is pleased to announce the winner of the 2021 Citizens State Bank Scholarship is Ms. Danielle M. Cameron of Rushville....read more
Securely Using Mobile Apps
Mobile devices, such as tablets, smartphones, and smartwatches, have become one of the primary technologies we use in both our personal...read more
Compromised Email Account? Here’s What to Do
An email account can be compromised in a number of different ways. In some cases, your password may be weak...read more
Moving Beyond Distrust: How to Establish a Meaningful Bank Relationship
One of the significant factors in growing a successful business is finance. In this session, we discuss creating and leveraging relationships with financial institutions to...read more
Business Acquisition Utilizing SBA Enhancements
Recently a panel of business acquisition professionals discussed topics including business valuation, SBA loan changes and opportunities, and legal issues. The panel included...read more
Vishing - Phone Call Attacks and Scams
When you think of a cyber-criminal you probably think of an evil mastermind sitting behind a computer, launching sophisticated attacks over...read more
Social Engineering Red Flags
It's easy to think of Social Engineering as peer pressure from fraudsters - instead of relying on hacking skills, they manipulate you into providing information willingly....read more
Lunch Spending
If you're putting together a budget, you might be surprised at how much you spend on eating out - this is generally an easy place to cut costs....read more
Mortgage Loan Application Checklist
Once you find a home you love and the seller accepts your offer, it’s time to apply for your mortgage loan. (Unless you were pre-approved.) You’ll start by selecting a lender and...read more
Don’t be Frivolous With Your Stimulus
It seems like it’s been much longer than one year ago since we last did our taxes, but somehow, it’s here again; Tax season. Let’s start out by acknowledging that this past...read more
Rush Memorial Hospital Foundation
The mission of the Rush Memorial Hospital Foundation is to establish a partnership with the community to help educate, support, and fund the ongoing healthcare efforts of Rush Memorial Hospital....read more
