Financial Education

Financial literacy is important to Peoples Bank. And every branch puts deep thought and effort into financial literacy programs and education throughout its communities. In Greene County, the Peoples Bank staff in Jefferson has been highly active in local schools.

About two-thirds (66 percent) of Americans have paid a bank fee in the last five years, according to a 2018 study from Ipsos, a market research and public affairs company. That study includes one-time costs like ATM fees, overdraft protection and more. When it comes to ongoing fees, the American Bankers Association says most Americans don’t incur any costs.

Going through a divorce is never easy. Even when it’s an amicable parting, there are still many steps to take and parts to figure out. Finances are perhaps on the biggest component to work through, particularly with your bank accounts and loans.  

Home buying can be a tough and nerve-racking task. You can scour listings and for-sale signs for hours in any number of neighborhoods without finding a house that fits just right.

Estate planning can be a scary topic to discuss. After all, it’s tough to talk about what happens to your possessions after you’re gone. But it is an essential part financial planning — to make sure your loved ones are taken care of in your absence.