As the seasons change, spending and saving seems to change right along with it. A summer trip often trumps putting those extra dollars into a savings account. A visit to the zoo with the family or an outdoor concert just might take priority over that monthly commitment to stash away any extra cash. But does it really hinder your savings strategy or force you to sacrifice your summertime fun?

School is chosen. Acceptance letter has been received. Now what?

Payments will soon be due, and even with scholarships, grants and help from parents and/or grandparents, it might be time to research the other possibilities available to help meet all the expenses of college or trade school. Student loans might be in your future, but are you also ready with the financial tools that help you manage those funds?

It’s officially spring home-buying season! Heartland Bank is here to fulfill all your financing needs whether you are a first-time home buyer or a well-versed buyer re-entering the market. The real question is: Are you ready?

In honor of Community Banking Month, Heartland Bank and the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) are shining a spotlight on community bank efforts to create economic prosperity for Americans in urban, suburban and rural communities nationwide. When confidence in the banking industry was tested earlier this year, community banks remained strong.

With National Poultry Day being highlighted on March 19^th, Heartland’s Agribusiness team is not only passionate about partnering with local poultry experts, but they also own a few birds of their own. What better way to understand the needs of their clients than by actually being involved in the same farm activities as many of them – a win, win for the team!