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The Peoples State Bank team is excited to welcome Stacey Inboden in her role as Branch Manager of Sumner. She will be involved in the day-to-day operations of Sumner, as well as the Bridgeport and St. Francisville locations of Peoples State Bank.

We have been informed that customers who use Safari or Apple devices and have Bill Pay may be experiencing an inability to use Bill Pay.

In 2018, the Orell Farley Foundation was established with The Peoples State Bank as Trustee under a 1997 Trust Agreement to benefit tax-exempt organizations in Jasper County, Illinois. Grant forms are being accepted now through July 31, 2019 to enhance Jasper County programs and activities.

This summer, we are bringing back our Travel with Peoples State Bank contest, giving you the opportunity to win while you relax!

Good savings habits start at home! Teach your children to save money regularly, delay purchases until they can afford them, avoid whim purchases, establish a monthly budget and help them open a savings account. They will love to see their money grow!

More than half of all Americans have no savings to help them cope with even small emergencies. Yet more than 100 million taxpayers get refunds from the IRS each year.

We all have those unexpected events in life that can lead to financial stress, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Putting aside a few dollars a week into a savings account for unexpected costs can build financial security – and relieve a lot of anxiety!

Wondering where you stand currently on your savings goals? This checklist is made up of characteristics of successful savers.

Savers with a plan are twice as likely to save successfully for things like retirement and their (or their children’s) education! This online toolkit provides savers and families with helpful tips and tricks to set the plan in motion.

As part of America Saves Week 2019, scheduled for Feb. 25 through March 2, Peoples State Bank is spreading the saving message and urging its communities to make savings a priority.