Financial Education

Helpful, easy-to-understand articles to guide your financial wellness journey at every stage.

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A Voice for the Good: Paul's Place

Paul’s Place: Support for Families is a local non-profit on a mission to “provide the comfort and support of being at home, while being away from home.” Paul’s Place provides temporary housing for the loved ones of adult patients who are receiving treatment for life-threatening illnesses or other medical conditions.

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Community Engagement & Impact
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A Parent's Guide to Student Loan Options, Co-Signing & Having Conversations About Paying the Bills

As the cost of college continues to rise, students are having to look for more avenues to help pay for school. Throughout this process, they’ll be turning to their parents and guardians for guidance in helping them make the smartest decisions when it comes to borrowing money—and paying off those debts later. It’s crucial that parents and guardians have a clear vision of the level of involvement they’ll have in helping their children take out and pay off loans before having these discussions.

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10 Thrifty Ways to Save Money on Halloween

Last year, Americans spent a record-breaking $10.14 billion dollars on Halloween. Now that's scary! Fear not, though, readers—for there are several spooktacular ways to save on this much-loved holiday.

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Personal Finance

3Rivers Business Members Can Save Time & Money with Remote Deposit Capture

Remote Deposit Capture allows our business members to complete their deposits from the comfort of their home or office, saving them valuable time by not having to make multiple trips to a branch each week. Through a desktop scanner and state-of-the-art software, our businesses are not only able to deposit funds quickly, but also have access to some phenomenal reporting functions and tracking.

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Business Banking
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Savings Are Up: Let's Keep It, Name It, Feel It & Grow It!

It’s crucial for those who are fortunate enough to grow their savings (emergency or otherwise) during this time to have a solid plan that will keep them on track, now and in the future. Here are four ways to be more intentional about growing your savings.

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Personal Finance Checking & Savings
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Making the Most of Screen Time: Mobile Apps That Can Help Your Kids Learn & Grow

Parents' opinions on “screen time”—that is, the amount of time their kids spend watching TV or utilizing computers, tablets, or phones—vary widely. One thing most parents can likely agree on, though, is that what their kids are consuming while enjoying their time in front of a screen should be as educational and as engaging as it is safe and entertaining.

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College & Trade School Preparation
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What Parents Should Know About the 21st Century Scholars Program

The 21st Century Scholars program offers Indiana students up to four years of undergraduate tuition to income-eligible candidates. The program also offers ongoing guidance and support through their schooling to ensure students graduate on time with their degree.

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College & Trade School Preparation
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Recent Changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (June 2020)

As of June 5, 2020 the H.R. 7010, Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 was signed into law. This act provides several favorable changes to the current Paycheck Protection Program, allowing small businesses to fully use their loan proceeds for qualified payroll and non-payroll costs, and to apply for loan forgiveness.

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Business Banking