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  1. Budget Friendly Strawberry Banana Fruit Pops

    Popsicles are the perfect healthy summer snack for all ages! These budget friendly Strawberry Fruit Pops are simple, healthy, refreshing and also kind to your wallet. Bonus: In the summer months you can also find fresh and affordable berries in the grocery store! Ingredients: 1 large ripe banana, peeled, cut into chunks + frozen 12 large strawberries, sliced in half 1/2...

  2. Getting Rid of Overdraft Fees

    Every year consumers pay billions of dollars in overdraft fees. If you have contributed to this number, it would probably be worth your while to spend some time getting your day to day finances under control. And it doesn’t have to take a lot of time or effort. Here are five tips on how to take control of your accounts and avoid paying any more of your hard-earned money...

  3. School Supply Drive Overview 2019

    During the last few months of summer, the Bank coordinated their annual School Supply Drive . With the help of our employees, customers and community members, we donated thousands of items including notebooks, binders, folders, glue sticks, rulers, scissors, brand new backpacks, and much more. Thank you to everyone who donated. All donations and proceeds will benefit the...

  4. Employee Feature: Using a Passion to Serve Others

    Julie Rajek Uses Her Passion of Cooking to Serve Others Each month Julie Rajek , Mortgage Producing Sales Manager and Lender with Bank Five Nine, spends some extra time in her kitchen to help the less fortunate in the Wausau community. On the first Wednesday of each month, Julie prepares a meal and dessert for those who visit the Bridge Street Mission. The Bridge Street...

  5. Reviewing The 2018 Holi-days of Giving

    This year’s Holi-Days of Giving program was an incredible experience for all involved. We received hundreds nominations this year and found 13 families/individuals who deserved a little extra holiday cheer this year. Each recipient received $500 in holiday gifts from the Bank. Thank you to everyone who nominated someone this year for the program. We wish you all a very...

  6. School Supply Drive Overview 2018

    During the last few months of summer, Bank Five Nine coordinated their annual School Supply Drive . With the help of our employees, customers and community members, we donated thousands of items including notebooks, binders, folders, glue sticks, rulers, scissors, brand new backpacks, and much more. Thank you to everyone who donated. All donations and proceeds will...

  7. What is APY?

    One of the more basic terms that you should understand when it comes to your money and banking is APY, as it is a significant term in understanding how your money grows. In this blog, you’ll find a quick overview of this term. Read on! In a nutshell: APY = A nnual P ercentage Yield. Annual percentage yield is the number that tells you how much you’ll earn with compound...

  8. Youth Sports Today

    Back in the 70s and 80s there weren’t as many organized team sports. Schools, not city leagues or traveling teams, were the hub of youth sports. Most practices began after school and took place on campus, or very close-by. Kids even got to play different sports each season, not forcing one to pick a favorite at a young age. Now, it seems, those times are long gone...

  9. How To: Fill Out A Check

    How to Write Out A Check If a check is not correctly filled out, it cannot be deposited. Read the below for a quick how to! Even in this day in age where everything is digital, checks are still common! Here are some top times you may need to still write a check: Wedding gifts Rent payments Companies that don’t accept plastic Bills *This is a sample check. 1) Date Write...

  10. Simplify Your Financial Life

    Unless you are very different from most other people, you do not want to spend lots of time handling your finances, do not want to worry about your finances, and do not want to make your financial life any more complicated than it has to be. Before you get overwhelmed between your retirement plan and your credit card bill, take a look at these tips aimed at streamlining...

  11. The Importance of Early Financial Education

    A good financial education is an incredible gift, and one that begins in the home. Schools will only scratch the surface when it comes to teaching kids the difference between wants and needs, the value of something free, such as playing with a friend, or that late bills can hurt their credit history and their chance of getting a job. For all of these financial lessons, it...

  12. Vacationing: Without all the Financial Stress

    If you have a vacation on the horizon, you probably have visions of a relaxing, fun, and stress-free getaway. However, unless you’re one of the lucky ones, and budget isn’t a concern, the stress of taking a vacation without placing a strain on your everyday finances can be a challenge. Fortunately, there are ways to escape and not jeopardize your finances. Here are 6 ways...