Spring has sprung in Columbus and with it comes colorful flowers, sunshine, baseball and home buying season. If you’re about to be a first time home buyer, familiarize yourself with the following nine terms – you’ll be glad you did!

Where you choose to bank matters.  That’s the message that the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and Heartland Bank are sending loud and clear throughout April, which is ICBA Community Banking Month.  Consumers have the power to make change happen at the community level by aligning with their community bank and putting their money to work in the neighborhood that they call home. 

Heartland Bank and 104.9 The River have teamed up again this year to present the 10th annual Money Matters Free Financial Summit on Saturday, April 22. The Violet Baptist Church of Pickerington will host the event this year and we’re looking forward to providing attendees with a variety of seminars on how to better manage their finances and plan for the future.

Heartland Bank is gearing up for America Saves Week, which starts on February 27 and runs until March 4. Having a savings plan is one of the key foundations of a solid financial plan, yet when looking at the statistics, most Americans could be doing better. So this week we're sharing five savings strategies that you can "take to the bank" to help you with your savings goals. Learn about the power of setting up an automatic savings plan, why having an emergency fund is important, the risks of high-cost debt, looking towards retirement and lastly, the elements of building your plan. 

Since 1994, Heartland Bank has provided access to investment services. Starting off as a reaction to low CD rates, this business unit has experienced a metamorphosis over the last few years. With the addition of Certified Financial Planner Jessica McNamee, the focus and capabilities of the unit are complete.