Honest Insights

What Every American Should Know About The 2023 Farm Bill

The 2023 Farm Bill likely has implications for every American. Its success – or failure – could affect households at every income level.

Harvest Better Returns This Tax Season

Tax filing season starts in late January, and for many farmers, 2022 was a high-income year.

3 Ways To Give Holiday Scams The Cold Shoulder

Scammers use festive schemes to get consumers to gift them with sensitive information. Use these tips to put coal into fraudsters’ stockings this season.

Lincoln Savings Bank Launches Big Time Kindness Campaign to Contact Center Callers

Lincoln Savings Bank is thrilled to announce that they are launching a Big Time Kindness campaign as a way to create awareness around the Contact Center.

What You Need to Know About Military Homeownership Assistance

Military service could help unlock the door to homeownership. Eligible Iowa service members and veterans can use the Military Homeownership Assistance Program to help cover down payments and closing costs on a new home.

Lincoln Savings Bank Adds Three New Talented Board Members

Lincoln Savings Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Shara Chang, Gerald Beechum and Spencer Cohn to its Board of Directors.

The Story Behind LSB's Contact Center

The Contact Center was established in 2018, but the need for this additional layer of customer service dates back further.

Rising Fuel Prices Put Pressure on Farmers

Farmers were already feeling the financial squeeze as inflation skyrocketed to 7.0% in 2021. Now, with inflation at 8.5% (as of July 2022) – down from 9.1%, producing food and other agricultural commodities might get too costly.

Advantages of Planting Fall Cover Crops

Attempting to escape rising crop input prices is an ongoing battle for many Iowa farmers. Consider planting fall cover crops to protect soil structure.

3 Tips for Managing Your Money During High Inflationary Periods

Sharp increases in the inflation rate can burst the best-laid financial plans. Here are three tips to help you manage your money today.

Mary Inbody Transitions to Treasury Management Sales Manager at Lincoln Savings Bank

Mary Inbody has transitioned to Treasury Management Sales Manager at LSB. In her new role, Inbody will be an exceptional partner to LSB’s teams by offering full Treasury Management services to business clients.

How Home Equity Loans Work

A home equity loan provides a low-cost way for a homeowner to access the cash value of their home without selling the property.