As we soak up the remaining days of summer, the month of August signals the start of an important time in many households, back-to-school season! While the excitement of a new school year and a fresh start builds, many families are hitting stores, school supply lists in hand. According to the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights and Analytics’ annual back-to-school spending survey, families with children in elementary school through high school are expected to spend an Read More

America Saves Week is February 25 - March 2   (Feb. 25, 2019)—The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) and First Community Bank and Trust of Illinois want to remind consumers during America Saves Week that building a nest egg can help alleviate stress and provide additional financial security during times of unexpected financial hardship.  In fact, more than one-fifth (20 percent) of adults are not able to pay their current month’s bills in Read More