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It’s that time of year again -- holiday shopping is in full swing! Even though the shopping insanity of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday have come and gone, holiday...read more
From the beginning, an infuriating side effect of the pandemic has been fraud. The distribution of funds through stimulus checks and small business loans...read more
No one likes to see checking account fees lowering their balance every month....read more
If your income varies, you know how great it feels when you make a lot, along with how stressful the lean times can be. Whether you work on commission; are a freelancer, contractor or gig...read more
You may decide that a checking or savings account is the right product for you. If you do, opening an account is quite simple....read more
Planning to spread some cheer this holiday season? Pick up one-of-a-kind creations from your locally-owned small businesses....read more
The holidays can normally take a toll on our budget, and this year is far from “normal.” We’ve provided this budgeting sheet to help you plan for the holidays. (And to show...read more
This article started as steps to take before making financial decisions like buying insurance or opening a retirement account, but these steps apply to any major financial decision – moving deposit accounts, applying for a loan, etc....read more
Ransomware is a type of malicious software, or malware, that blocks access to a system, device, or file until a ransom is paid. It is an illegal, moneymaking scheme that...read more
A “credit freeze” is fairly self-explanatory – it prevents national credit bureaus from providing your credit information...read more
The Wilbur Wright Birthplace pays tribute to a man who rose from obscure beginnings in Indiana to...read more
Before you start making your lists and checking them twice, give yourself the gift of cyber safety!...read more
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and with the increased cybersecurity risks of working from home, we should all be thinking about how to secure our home office. After months of remote work, you have become a "work...read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it many changes, especially to the workplace. There are companies who adapted by switching to exclusive telecommuting, those who only made...read more
Each year Citizens State Bank recognizes associate milestone work anniversaries. This year those honored include:...read more
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