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We like to stay connected with what’s happening in our communities and keep you in touch with the latest financial education! From local events to fraud tips, Bank Iowa’s Front Porch Blog highlights the moments that bring us together. Check back often to see how we’re supporting the places we call home while keeping you up to date on banking industry trends.

Three Surprisingly Simple Tips for Mastering Financial Agility

Reaping what you sow is far from a sure thing, as Iowa farmers know all too well. The 700-mile path of destruction from this summer’s derecho included more than 10 million acres of Iowa’s corn and…

Knocked Off Kilter? Lean on Your Network

Before this year, I could count on one hand the amount of times I’d been truly surprised. Like, completely knocked back by something totally unexpected. That all changed in 2020, of course, as we…

Money Follows Value. It Also Follows Values.

Americans dramatically changed their spending habits in 2020. In response to COVID-19, both consumers and businesses alike made on-the-fly money moves that are likely to have long-term influence on…

Today’s Employees Want Purpose Beyond Profit

If you’re anything like me, you’ve pondered that question many times throughout your life. It can be fairly difficult to answer, but 100 percent worth the energy it takes to do so. Psychologists say…

Five Simple Strategies for Boosting Employees’ Financial Health

Advancing employee wellness has become a popular intention for socially conscious employers. The most mature wellness strategies encompass the whole employee experience, covering off on physical,…

5 Strategies for Keeping the Dream Alive

Let’s talk about those fabulous personal and business goals you set this year. Did you stop week one or are you still going strong?

Great Bosses Slow Down, Build Communities

If part of your job is managing people, you probably feel compelled to keep getting better at it.

Good Lookin’ Out: The Value of Taking a Break from Sales

When was the last time you recommended something to a client? If you’re in sales, I’m guessing you’ve already done it 20 times today.

Zoom Fatigue? Find Some Way to Like It.

Teaching an old dog new tricks is said to be something of a fool’s errand. But, as a farm kid, I saw many a senior canine learn with surprising quickness… especially if a treat was involved.