PPP-Related Scams to Avoid
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
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!
Keep a Lid on Checking Fees
No one likes to see checking account fees lowering their balance every month....read more
Budgeting with Variable Income
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
Checklist for Opening a Bank Account
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
Shop Locally for the Holidays
Planning to spread some cheer this holiday season? Pick up one-of-a-kind creations from your locally-owned small businesses....read more
Holiday Budgeting
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
Steps for Making Large Financial Decisions
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
What You Need to Know About Ransomware
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
Freezing Your Credit
A “credit freeze” is fairly self-explanatory – it prevents national credit bureaus from providing your credit information...read more
Wilbur Wright Birthplace and Museum
The Wilbur Wright Birthplace pays tribute to a man who rose from obscure beginnings in Indiana to...read more
Securing Your Remote Office
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
Setting Up Offsite Employees for Success
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
Happy Digital Wishes: Cheers to Safe Holiday Shopping
Before you start making your lists and checking them twice, give yourself the gift of cyber safety!...read more
Annual Associate Recognition 2020
Each year Citizens State Bank recognizes associate milestone work anniversaries. This year those honored include:...read more
Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame
The Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame is committed to recognizing Indiana's basketball legends and inspiring Indiana's basketball future....read more
