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Dollars & Sense Blog

Want more detailed information on loans, renting vs. buying, credit scores, or finances? Check out our blog!

Credit History Is More Important Than Credit Score

When applying for most loans, lenders will be sure to focus on your credit score – a three-digit number that plays an important role in qualifying for loans, credit cards, apartment rentals and more. However, your focus should be placed on something else instead: your credit payment history.

Seven Tips For Creating Stronger Passwords

You’re in the process of registering a new online account to make a purchase and have come to the point where it is asking you to provide a password for your newly created account. Passwords are your first line of defense against hackers which makes your next step, creating the new password, crucial to keeping your information safe.

Heartland Bank Promotes Mark Ulbrich to AMTS Wealth Advisor

Heartland Bank and Trust Company is proud to announce the promotion of Mark Ulbrich to AMTS wealth advisor. Ulbrich, who has 12 years of experience in retail banking at the branch leadership level, is located at Heartland Bank’s Normal branch at 200 W. College Ave.