Money Smarts Blog
Getting Out of Debt: Diane’s Journey to Financial Freedom
Oct 28, 2025 By Samantha Klein, Financial Coach
Fright-Free Financing: Busting the Spookiest Mortgage Myths
Oct 8, 2025 By Courtney Contreras, Mortgage Loan Officer
Fall Into Smart Financial Habits
Sep 24, 2025 By Jen Peterson, Financial Coach & Assistant Branch Manager
Don’t Be Fooled by a Phone Number: Caller ID Spoofing
Sep 19, 2025 By Jennifer, Fraud Investigator (and yes, former Moline police officer… so I’ve heard every scam in the book!)
Small Business, Big Appetite for Success
Aug 26, 2025 By Steve Rogers, Vice President of Commercial Lending
Pat Angerer’s Playbook for Tailgating on the Cheap
Aug 21, 2025 By Pat Angerer, Business Development Officer, Iowa Color Commentator (and snack enthusiast)
Your Small Business Loan Blueprint
Aug 20, 2025 By Josh Peterson, Vice President of Commercial Lending
Before You Borrow: 5 Questions Every Business Owner Should Ask
Aug 15, 2025 By Josh Peterson, Vice President of Commercial Lending
Heads Up: No More Paper Checks from the Government
Aug 12, 2025 By Kristen Doonan, Vice President of Risk Management
MFA: Your Extra Layer of Protection Against Scammers!
Jul 29, 2025 By Jennifer Laud, Fraud Investigator
