Financial News

PANA/ARCOLA --  John Gardner, President and CEO of Peoples Bank and Trust (PBT or Peoples), headquartered in Pana and Dale Boyer, President and CEO of First Bank, headquartered in Arcola,...

One common question that’s being asked today, specifically to the Millennial and Gen Z crowd, is, “Why aren’t you saving for retirement?” Depending on your financial situation and your experience,...

Wherever money is involved, it could be argued that issues will develop over time. And none more so than modern investment and the many sectors that it touches. Economic woes...

WASHINGTON -- Domestic gas pump prices kept up their daily decline despite the uncertainty in the oil market in the days since Hamas terrorists attacked Israel, according to AAA. Oil...

(Missourinet) -- Gas prices in Missouri are heading in the right direction, according to AAA Missouri. The average price for regular-unleaded in the Show-Me State is $3.58 a gallon –...

Having a college student of my own, I can relate to this important article about money by Kathy Sweedler with Illinois Extension. Student loans, rental agreements, car purchases, employment contracts...

I would like to share this great article by Extension Educator Jamie Mahlandt about seasonal spending – especially summer. Acknowledging seasonal and occasional expenses is an important part of your...

DECATUR -- Another bank in Central Illinois is now part of the Land of Lincoln Credit Union (LLCU) family. LLCU announced Friday its completion of the purchase and assumption transaction...

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- The Federal Reserve said Thursday that its new system for instant payments to financial institutions has gone live. The Fed said that banks and credit unions can start signing up for...

CHICAGO (Capitol News Illinois) – For hoteliers, business is booming in Illinois. On Monday, Gov. JB Pritzker, the state’s legislative leadership and representatives of the hospitality industry announced that hotels...