Honest Insights

How to Handle Unexpected Expenses

In this article, we'll help you understand what causes unexpected expenses, give you options for handling them, and provide tips for building emergency savings for next time.

Community Banking by the Numbers

At Lincoln Savings Bank it is our priority to positively impact our local communities each and every day. This April is Community Banking Month, and we're excited to share stories of life-changing impact many of our employees make in the communities they are a part of.

What is a USDA Loan?

USDA mortgages offer considerable benefits for those wishing to buy a home in an eligible rural area. Although these loans are issued through private lenders, they are guaranteed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Emergency Savings: How Much and Why

Your emergency savings account can come in handy when you have an unexpected expense or event pop up. You'll be thankful in the long run that you set money aside early. Why are these savings accounts crucial?

Get Your Finances Organized Before the Holidays Hit

Get Your Finances Organized Before the Holidays Hit posted 11/7/2014 in Banking Ah, the holidays, a magical time of year full of get-togethers with family

A Small Town Success Story

Lincoln Savings Bank offered the best solution for the city of Greene when it came to building a new emergency services structure.

8 Tips for Avoiding Cyber Criminals

8 Tips for Avoiding Cyber Criminals posted 1/30/2015 in Banking Online security is an ever changing and evolving topic. Last month we touched on shopping s

Spoil Your Sweetie, Not Your Budget

Spoil Your Sweetie, Not Your Budget posted 2/10/2017 in General Valentine's Day Spending As you stand there in the chaotic flurry of reds, pinks, glitter a

What to do if your a target of tax scammers?

Tax identity theft happens when someone files a fake tax return using your personal information, like your Social Security number, to get a tax refund.

Types of Capital and How to Generate Them

Your business needs more capital in order to grow, a business loan can help you do that. There are many different types of capital, so learn about how you can get more of each for your business.

Iowa SBA Loan Application: What You Need to Know

Iowa SBA Loan Application: What You Need to Know posted 2/6/2017 in Business ? Tips to Avoid an SBA Loan Rejection When applying for a loan guaranteed by t

What is a Construction Loan?

If you can't seem to find your dream home, you can build it! Constructing your own home is easier than you think and LSB can help.