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Summer travel is around the corner – here are some tips from Illinois Bank & Trust, a division of HTLF Bank to keep your accounts safe so you can enjoy the sun and focus on family fun.   Don’t bring anything you don’t need: Leave checkbooks and checks at home, in a locked safe. Use cash or credit cards for purchases. Also, go through your …

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released a report of the top reported consumer frauds of 2022. The most frequently reported frauds involved imposter scams, with the vast majority of the fraudsters having contacted their victim by phone call or text message. Imposter scams can take many forms, including posing as government agencies, …

Tax laws can be complicated but forming a robust tax plan is crucial to attaining your future financial goals. In this article, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about tax codes and other helpful information to know as you prepare.   A tax plan can benefit you in three ways. It allows you to: Maximize savings by leveraging …

Ways to prep your home before you leave for an extended time away. Embarking on an extended getaway can be exciting. It can be overwhelming, too, especially when you need to be away from your home and personal property for a long time. You want to make sure your home is secure before you leave so you can concentrate on new experiences. If you are …

Victims in the U.S. reported $547 million in losses to romance scammers in 2021. The impact reaches and affects everyone in our communities; It is also estimated only 15% of romance scams are ever reported. What is a Romance Scam? Romance scams occur when a criminal adopts a fake online identity to gain a victim’s affection and trust. The scammer …