Citizens State Bank Announces Community Scholarship
Traditional and non-traditional students are invited to apply....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!
Anyone Can Start a Career in Cybersecurity
Have you considered a career as a cybersecurity professional? It is a fast-paced, highly-dynamic field with a huge number of exciting...read more
Cyber Security for Small-Mid Size Businesses
Cyber-attacks are a growing threat for small businesses and the US economy. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Report, the cost of cyber crimes exceeded $4.2 billion in 2020. The most successful cyber-attacks typically utilize the same...read more
New Year, New Privacy Settings
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
Nate Niehoff Named Associate Agriculture Lender/Commercial Relationship Manager
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
Spot and Stop Messaging Attacks
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
Small Business Financial Management
Financial management can be daunting, so here are a few useful tips to help make setting up your small business finances easier. (Setting up your finances correctly can save you big headaches down the road!)...read more
Using Payment Strategies to Manage Cash Flow
Proper cash flow management is a skill every business owner must master for long-term financial success. If you've ever been in a position where you don't have enough in the bank to pay your bills - despite...read more
Beware of Uninvited Holiday Guests (on your network)
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
Citizens State Bank Gives Big on Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday was extra special this year for Carmel Education Foundation (CEF), thanks to Citizens State Bank signing on...read more
Top Cybersecurity Tips for Vacation
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
How are interest rates determined?
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
Stress Less This Holiday Season With These 10 Shopping Tips
It is that time of year again, festivities, family gatherings and holiday shopping! Many consumers will avoid brick and mortar stores...read more
What is a debit card?
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
Shopping Online Securely
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
