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How to Prepare for Tax Season
Tax season? Already?! January is the perfect time to get a head start on creating a smooth tax preparation process for yourself. The good news is that it really isn’t that hard – if you get organized now.
The Year of the Budget!
With uncertainties lingering in the economy and question marks surrounding how and when you may get back the money you’re contributing to Social Security, now is the time for virtually everyone to operate financially from a position of knowledge.
An IRA is an Important Tool in Your Toolbox
An IRA is an important tool to help you plan for a financially secure retirement.
Tune in to MYTUNES Checking!
Think you’d like a checking account that gives you free music downloads?
How I made a big change getting rid of small change
Like everyone, I seem to end up most days with loose change. And frankly, it’s amazing

The $26.52 Lesson
With SAVE THE CHANGE, you save money, and your pockets, purses and washing machine. Start today and have a little extra tomorrow!
Have You Heard? Our MYTUNES CHECKING is Music to Your Ears!
When it comes to reward-based checking accounts, you probably think you’ve seen it all. Until now.
Six Way to Make This Your Best Holiday Season
The holidays are wonderful, but they can also be hectic and stressful, so we’re offering six tips to help you enjoy your holiday to the fullest.
What Will You Do Differently in 2013?
As the year draws to a close, one of the most productive things you can do is make a one-hour appointment with yourself to review, reflect and realign your financial position.
Why Gift Cards Are Great Gifts
Visa™ Gift Cards can be used just like a Visa™ debit card at millions of merchant locations to make purchases at retail stores, by phone, or online.
See Our New Branch
New Downtown Location to open November 12th!
Happy Thanksgiving
To have earned the friendship and trust of wonderful friends is our most important accomplishment. Thank you.

4 Ways to Increase Your Credit Score
Good credit is a key indicator of your financial responsibility, and to finding the very best rates on loans, credit cards and more.
Save the Change... an Exciting New Product!
Save the Change is an easy (and painless) way to save money for those little extras. And, it’s FREE!
Get Your Home (and yourself) Ready for Winter!
As fall approaches, winter is never far behind – which makes it the perfect time to start preparing for the cold temperatures and harsh conditions.
Just for You to Avoid the Flu!
For the seventh year, Eastwood Insurance Agency along with Eastwood Bank’s New Horizons Club will be offering flu clinics to protect you!
Save the Date – Empty Bowls on 10-11-12!
Eastwood Bank is proud to be the Presenting Sponsor once again for the eighth annual Empty Bowls event to benefit Channel One Food Bank.

A Guide to Living Within Your Means
Even if your neighbor's last name is Smith (not Jones), it doesn't make it any less tempting for you to try and keep up with them financially.
I lost my smartphone! Now what?
Most smartphones are filled with and linked to all sorts of personal information, making it a very serious matter when one goes missing.
Take our Quiz: Are you an over-spender?
Take this quick quiz.
We're Opening a New Location!
In Fall of 2012, look for a newly constructed branch on 1st Avenue SW in downtown Rochester!
Thursdays on First Summer Market and Music
Eastwood Bank will be sponsoring the First Avenue Stage at Thursdays on First & 3rd Summer Market and Music Festival.

How should YOU use your tax refund?
Most of us look at April 15th each year with a bit of fear and anxiety … it's time to get our taxes ready to send to the IRS.
Seven Quick Tax Tips
We've found some really useful (and understandable) tips from the Taxation Committee of the Iowa Society of CPAs.
How Credit-Savvy Are You?
Take this quick quiz.
Eastwood Bank Can-Construction Challenge
Eastwood Bank staff accepted the Can-Construction Challenge to help raise awareness for local food shelves.
Now's the Time to Make Your IRA Contribution for 2011!
The deadline for your 2011 taxes is April 17, 2012.

7 Tips to Save Money
The start of a new year is always energizing because it's physically a new beginning – a time when we can put new ideas to work, change the way we make choices, and set goals to bring more financial success.
Warm Holiday Wishes
We look forward to serving you during the holiday season and remind you of our holiday hours.
Give the Gift Your Friends and Family Will Love!
A Visa® gift card is the perfect gift for even the most difficult-to-shop-for people on your holiday list!
Win with E-Statements!
A chance to win a $100 gift card!