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A recent survey by the American Journal of Public Health revealed that nearly one in 18 older adults falls prey to financial fraud or abuse, to the tune of $36.5 billion per year. And while declining cognition is associated with a 33% increase in scam susceptibility, even healthy older adults can fall victim,...read more

Your net worth is a figure that can be useful in putting together your budget and determining how close you are to reaching your financial goals. It’s a snapshot of your overall financial picture – your assets (things you own) minus your liabilities (debts you owe.) While it can sound intimidating, you can determine your net worth in three steps:...read more

NEW CASTLE, IN, August 10, 2018: Citizens State Bank invites you to celebrate the retirement of Brian Bess, Relationship Manager at our Rushville location. Brian has served the Rushville and Knightstown communities for the past 25 years, and will be missed by clients and co-workers alike....read more

A recent survey shows that nearly 50% of Americans can’t come up with $400 in an emergency without using a credit card....read more

We’re reminded daily that our credit score is important, but what factors determine your score? What steps raise, or lower, your score? While the exact formulas aren’t shared by the credit reporting agencies, the factors that are used to determine your score include:...read more

Even though you may not fully understand what it is, you know your credit score is important. It’s used by lenders, employers, and others to assess how you manage your financial responsibilities. But if you’re just getting started, how do you establish credit?...read more

NEW CASTLE, IN, February 15: Citizens State Bank is pleased to announce a $5,000 non-renewable scholarship to provide financial assistance to qualified persons accepted at an accredited institution, college, university or school in the State of Indiana....read more