Category: Personal Finances

Teaching Your Children to Save

Sharing the value of money with your children can be an insightful learning opportunity. By encouraging them to grow in their fiscal responsibility they can begin to comprehend how to properly use and save money. Try these simple lessons to begin teaching your littles ones the importance of finances. See the value of savings: Before

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eStatements and Online Banking

Timberwood Bank provides safe, speedy, and current access to your finances in-and-out of the office. Did you know that you can receive the same quality service on your digital device? Take a look at the benefits of our Online Banking and eStatements options. Check your balance: When having a conversation about a trip, gift, or

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Home Buying in a Winter Wonderland

Begin the journey of purchasing your new home with Timberwood Bank! We’ll help guide you through the process of securing a new residence for you and your family. Stick with these easy do’s and don’ts and you’ll be on the path to success. Do: Secure a loan before a home: While the hunt for the

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Survival Tips for Black Friday

Ah, Black Friday is upon us once again, and while we can’t say we’re fans of stores opening on Thanksgiving night, we recognize that Black Friday is an annual tradition for many of our customers. As your bank, we want you to be properly prepared, both financially and in terms of safety. We’ve compiled some

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How to Eliminate Holiday Stress for a Great Thanksgiving

We all know what a picture-perfect Thanksgiving looks like. There’s a family gathered around a table filled with a royal feast. There’s a giant turkey, plenty of mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole and cranberries. Oh, and don’t forget pumpkin pie with whipped cream for dessert. However, all this amazing food may not be

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How to Keep Your Brain from Making You Overspend

Nothing beats that post-purchase rush – except, perhaps, the post-purchase panic. From Cloud Nine one minute to the depths of “I regret everything!” the next. What gives? Your brain’s reward center lights up when you spend money, pumping out a chemical that makes you crave more. Knowledge is power, so let Timberwood Bank help you

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5 Fall Home Projects to Keep You (and Your Wallet) Warm & Fuzzy

Fall has once again come to Wisconsin, which means a few things have become certainties: college football on Saturdays, the return of your favorite jacket to your wardrobe and local farmers finishing up the harvest season. Another certainty is the eventual change of the weather from pleasant and crisp to windy, cold and miserable. Luckily,

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