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How AI is Fueling a New Wave of Scams Targeting Older Adults

Scammers know how powerful and realistic artificial intelligence (AI) has become – and they’re using it to their advantage. Everyone is susceptible to fraud, but older adults have become a popular target. It is estimated that seniors in the...

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Beware of scams, Fraud detection, prevent fraud, Safety, Security

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Simple Ways to Build Wealth

April is Financial Literacy Month, and building wealth over time requires simple habits, not complicated strategies. According to Annuity.org, 25% percent of U.S. adults say they don’t have anyone to ask for trusted financial advice. Below are some...

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Saving Money

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Stay Financially Steady

With inflation continuing to challenge family budgets across the Midwest, Iowa State Bank encourages customers to stay informed and take practical steps to manage rising costs. Since January 2020, consumer prices in the Midwest have increased 26.1%, creating...

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Volunteer Spotlight: Ben Kern

Driving Youth Development, Sportsmanship & Community Connection For more than a decade, Ben Kern has been a familiar face at Iowa State Bank—and an even more familiar one on the fairways and in local gymnasiums. Whether he’s coaching...

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