2020 Census: Visiting homes and sending emails
The Federal Trade Commission is partnering with the U.S. Census Bureau to help you guard against potential census scams. Knowing how the 2020 Census process works, what information you will...read more
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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, Lewisville, 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!
Six Common Elderly Scams to Watch Out For and How to Stay Safe
A scam can be initiated via the computer (email, internet, social media), text, postal mail, in person, or a phone call. No matter the origin...read more
What do you need to know about a coin shortage?
You keep hearing about a coin shortage - have all the pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters disappeared?...read more
Mobile Wallets
The use of mobile wallets has been growing for years, and the pandemic has created even more demand. "Contactless" transactions are fast, secure, and convenient, but are they right for you?...read more
What is Mortgage Protection Insurance?
Your home is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make, which is why families carrying a mortgage often purchase mortgage disability and/or life insurance. If one of the breadwinners...read more
Virtual Conferencing Platform Tips
With the recent move for many to working from home, there are a lot of questions around virtual conferencing platforms. Much of the attention has focused on the security of some platforms...read more
2020 Citizens State Bank Scholarship Winner
Citizens State Bank is pleased to announce the winner of the 2020 Citizens State Bank Scholarship is Ms. Cloie G. York of New Castle....read more
Steps to Take Between Mortgage Closing and Moving Day
There's a lot to do between closing on your mortgage and moving into your new home, but where should you start? This checklist will help you get organized....read more
7 Things to Avoid Before Closing Your Mortgage Loan
You've been pre-approved for a mortgage loan, but you haven't closed on your loan. Here are seven things you should avoid until you do....read more
Making an Offer on a New Home
Let's say you've been pre-approved for a mortgage and found a house you want to buy. Making an offer on a new home is a process filled with hope, excitement, and anxiety, but it helps...read more
Creating a Cyber Secure Home
In the past, building a home network was nothing more than installing a wireless router and several computers. Today, as so many...read more
Citizens State Bank joins Indiana Community Business Credit Corp.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN, June 1, 2020: Citizens State Bank of Indiana is committing $100,000 to the pool of small business lending funds available through the Indiana Community Business Credit Corporation...read more
Mobile Banking Upgrade with Debit Card Controls
We've upgraded our mobile banking app, and you'll appreciate the result! Not only is...read more
6 Steps to Securing IoT Devices and Taking Back Your Privacy
In today's world we are more connected than ever — not only to each other, but to our devices. For example, people now have the ability to open...read more
Time to Refinance Your Mortgage?
Refinancing can help you get the most from your mortgage payment - is this the right time for you to refinance your loan?...read more
