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Do you get just as nervous for a severe thunderstorm warning as you do a tornado warning? Everyone knows how seriously a tornado warning should be taken, but make no mistake, a severe thunderstorm warning should be taken just as seriously. +

One of the greatest contributors to financial stress is debt. If you're having a tough time financially, it can feel isolating, but the truth is 80 percent of Americans have consumer debt. +

To honor their commitment to improving the communities in which they live and serve, Better Banks has announced a new contest - Better Your Community. +

Better Banks would like to announce that Glasford Bank, a member of the Better Bank Group for over 40 years, will become official branches of Better Banks in June of 2022. +

Today and every day, Better Banks recognizes and celebrates the contributions of America’s local farmers, ranchers, and agricultural enterprises. +

Better Banks announces a scholarship competition that enables Illinois high school seniors to enter a statewide essay-writing contest. +

Meeting financial goals as a family can be challenging. But inspiring your family to help and contribute to a financial goal doesn’t have to be a painful process, especially when the result is an exciting family vacation, a new family car, or college savings. +

The number of decisions you have to make when buying a new car can be dizzying. And while many of them will depend on your individual needs and wants, there are some steps you should take no matter what to ensure you get the best deal. +

From building equity to giving you a chance to settle down and plant roots, homeownership comes with potential benefits that renting simply doesn't offer. Among them are several tax advantages worth knowing about. +

If you own a home and are looking to borrow money, consider the benefits of a home equity loan or line of credit. Home Equity loans and lines can be used to pay for a variety of things including home renovations, consolidating debt, college tuition, major purchases and more. +

Better Banks announces the start of its annual Socktober Sock Drive benefitting the children of Children’s Home Association of Illinois in Peoria. The Sock Drive is a month long community event collecting new socks in any size for both girls and boys, of all ages. +

Better Banks is pleased to announce a fundraiser benefiting the Brad Wallin Memorial Baseball Tournament. During the month of May, Better Banks will be collecting cash donations at all branches for the Brad Wallin Tournament. +