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THE PEOPLES PRESS PRAIRIE DU CHIEN (DOWNTOWN & RIVERSIDE SQUARE) BAGLEY • BLOOMINGTON • BOSCOBEL • EASTMAN • GLEN HAVEN • GUTTENBERG MOUNT HOPE • PATCH GROVE • SENECA • SOLDIERS GROVE • WAUZEKA (800) 280-1074 (608) 326-3500 www.peoplesfinancial.com JUNE 2014 “Teach Kids to Save Day” On April 11, 2014 Janet Olson and Julie Rosacker from the Guttenberg Office of Peoples State Bank participated at Clayton Ridge School. Thank you ladies - the kids enjoyed the time you spent with them. PSB Employees and their family members participated in the PDC Half Marathon and 5K race on Saturday, May 3, 2014. Great job Team PSB! TEAM PEOPLES STATE BANK Keeping Your Information Safe Online The Internet can be a powerful tool to connect with family and friends, run a small business, and save time running errands. However, take precautions whenever you use the Internet to transmit personal or financial information. Hackers are always on the lookout for easily stolen information they can use to clean out your bank account (or open a new account in your name). Here are a few tips to keep in mind whenever you're online: Avoid using public networks As appealing as doing some online banking while enjoying a latte in your favorite coffee shop might be, stick to visiting websites that don't require personal or financial information when you're on an unsecured or shared wi-fi network. Even logging onto a social media site can expose private information to a hacker watching your every digital move over that unsecured connection. If you are using a private network, be sure you're using a secure browser before entering personal or financial information. Look for the "https" at the beginning of the web address, and watch for the padlock icon in the corner of the browser, which signals that the website is encrypted. Be careful what you throw away Dumpster diving doesn't just apply to paper statements and discarded credit cards anymore. Before you recycle or donate old cellphones or computers, be sure to remove any personal and financial information. For computers, the best way to do this is to use a wipe utility program to overwrite the entire hard drive. For mobile devices, check the owner's manual, service provider website, or device manufacturer's website for information on how to permanently delete information. In addition, remove the SIM card from the device. Most importantly, monitor your accounts for strange or unauthorized activity. If you notice something out of place, such as a purchase you didn't make or a transfer you never authorized, contact your financial institution immediately to mitigate the damage caused and prevent further misuse of your information.

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Page 1: THE PEOPLES PRESS · PSB Employees and their family members participated in the PDC Half Marathon and 5K race on Saturday, May 3, 2014. Great job Team PSB! TEAM PEOPLES STATE BANK

THE PEOPLES PRESS

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN (DOWNTOWN & RIVERSIDE SQUARE)BAGLEY • BLOOMINGTON • BOSCOBEL • EASTMAN • GLEN HAVEN • GUTTENBERG

MOUNT HOPE • PATCH GROVE • SENECA • SOLDIERS GROVE • WAUZEKA(800) 280-1074 • (608) 326-3500www.peoplesfinancial.com

JUNE 2014

“Teach Kids to Save Day”On April 11, 2014 Janet Olson and Julie Rosacker from the Guttenberg Office of Peoples State Bank

participated at Clayton Ridge School.Thank you ladies - the kids enjoyed the

time you spent with them.

PSB Employees and their family members participated in the PDC Half Marathon and 5K race on

Saturday, May 3, 2014.Great job Team PSB!

TEAM PEOPLES STATE BANK

Keeping Your Information Safe OnlineThe Internet can be a powerful tool to connect with family and friends, run a small business, and save time running errands. However, take precautions whenever you use the Internet to transmit personal or financial information. Hackers are always on the lookout for easily stolen information they can use to clean out your bank account (or open a new account in your name). Here are a few tips to keep in mind whenever you're online:Avoid using public networksAs appealing as doing some online banking while enjoying a latte in your favorite coffee shop might be, stick to visiting websites that don't require personal or financial information when you're on an unsecured or shared wi-fi network. Even logging onto a social media site can expose private information to a hacker watching your every digital move over that unsecured connection.If you are using a private network, be sure you're using a secure browser before entering personal or financial information. Look for the "https" at the beginning of the web address, and watch for the padlock icon in the corner of the browser, which signals that the website is encrypted. Be careful what you throw awayDumpster diving doesn't just apply to paper statements and discarded credit cards anymore. Before you recycle or donate old cellphones or computers, be sure to remove any personal and financial information. For computers, the best way to do this is to use a wipe utility program to overwrite the entire hard drive. For mobile devices, check the owner's manual, service provider website, or device manufacturer's website for information on how to permanently delete information. In addition, remove the SIM card from the device. Most importantly, monitor your accounts for strange or unauthorized activity. If you notice something out of place, such as a purchase you didn't make or a transfer you never authorized, contact your financial institution immediately to mitigate the damage caused and prevent further misuse of your information.

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Plan Your Summer Vacation on a BudgetSummer vacation time is just around the corner. Planning ahead can keep your vacation fromblowing your entire budget for the summer. Here area few planning and budgeting tips that will keep your vacation relaxing and reduce the stress on your wallet at the same time!Time it rightPicking the right time for your family vacation is difficult. There are several schedules to juggle, after all! When you're selecting the best dates, keeping pricing in mind will save you money. Hotel rates fluctuate with supply and demand, so it really pays to go against the flow. In many popular summer resort destinations, prices peak between July 4 andmid-August. Consequently, vacationing in June or late-August can translate into significant savings. Tourist attraction admission prices fluctuate in much the same way. If you're flying to your destination, keep in mind that it's typically less expensive to fly on Wednesdays than on Fridays. Watch for freebies and couponsWhether you're selecting a hotel/resort or setting up your itinerary, be on the lookout for cost-savingbonuses, such as free continental breakfasts and cheap transportation to attractions or tourist destinations. Before you leave, look for coupons for activities and events near your destination. Planning your vacation around the savings - rather than trying to find ways to save on events or activities you've already committed to - will make keeping the budget in check easier. Pack your own mealsPacking your own meals is one of the most effective ways to save money on a vacation. Eating out for every meal will cost hundreds of dollars each week. If you plan to stay at a hotel or resort that provides cooking space, simply plan to go grocery shopping on the day of your arrival; just have a meal plan prepared so you don't over-shop! If you want to avoid grocery shopping in a new location, you can pre-make freezable meals such as casseroles, soups and lasagna to bring along. If you don't have access to a kitchen where you are staying, you can get creative and still save on food. For example, if you are going to the beach or the park for the day, instead of buying lunch, pack a picnic in a cooler. Head to a grocery store or deli before you reach your destination and pick up the basics for sandwiches, plus some fruit and other snacks.Vacation locallyFinally, you can get the most bang for your vacation buck by avoiding travel altogether. If you plansightseeing trips and activities that are within a few hours' drive of your home, your hotel costs disappear and you definitely save on gas.

The Dairy Breakfast is June 7that the Jim and Jean Moret farm located 2 miles south ofPrairie du Chien.

Welcome Peoples State Bank - ViroquaConversion date is June 13, 2014.

We are pleased and excited to have theopportunity to provide exceptional community

service to the Viroqua area.Peoples State Bank has been serving the

financial needs of Southwest Wisconsin and Northeast Iowa for 100 years. This acquisition will

not only increase the total size of the bank but offer a coveted opportunity to compete for

business in Vernon County.

Vicki Taylor is joining Peoples State Bank

after 26 years at Wyalusing Academy

as HR Assistant. She will be working in the Personal Banking

Department at the Main Office.

Please join us in welcoming Vicki to Peoples State Bank.