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How to change your mindset and accomplish financial goals It’s easy to procrastinate when it comes to your financial goals. There’s always something that comes up, something that needs the money, something unexpected. Never mind that goal of retiring with a nice chunk of change. Never mind that goal of...

It's almost the New Year, and that means it's time to set some serious financial goals. Whether you want to save up to buy your first home, jump start your retirement savings, or pay off debt, there's no better time to set some financial goals than at the start of...

A new baby is something to celebrate, but that little bundle of joy can also add stress to your finances if you are not properly prepared. Not counting the cost of higher education, raising a child can cost more than $230,000, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “There are...

VisionBank Announces Promotion of New Senior Vice President / Commercial Banker, Jason Kerndt. Grimes, IA | 9 April 2019 Jason Kerndt has been promoted to the position of a Senior Vice President/Commercial Banker at VisionBank. Kerndt joined the Bank in August 2013 and since that time, has developed and managed...

MARCH 2019 Ballard Boys Basketball Player Receives 2019 Iowa Bankers Association Student Athlete Achievement Award Kegan Odden of Ballard presented with $1,000 scholarship at 2019 Iowa Boys’ High School State Basketball Tournament HUXLEY, IOWA (March 12, 2019) — Kegan Odden, a senior at Ballard High School in Huxley, was recently...

Check out these six smart financial decisions college graduates should consider to position themselves for financial success as they embark on their next phase of life.

With tuition rates on the rise and safety a growing concern, it’s never too early to start preparing for college. On Thursday, May 10, beginning at 6:00 p.m., VisionBank will host a “College Prep Night” for high school students and their parents to get them ready for the next chapter.

VisionBank is pleased to donate $1000 to Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa to support the organization’s mission to build homes, communities and hope.

Rushing to file your tax return increases the chances of error, which can delay your refund, trigger an audit or cause you to have to pay more later. Here are some of the most common tax mistakes to avoid.

Filing your federal income taxes for the first time can be daunting. We’ve all grown up hearing our parents and the media complain about the headaches of tax season. NerdWallet asked university experts to share some advice to make things easier for college students and others filing their first tax returns.