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5 Smart, Real Ways to Boost Your Credit Score in 2026

As we settle into 2026, one of the smartest things you can do with your finances this year is taking a closer look at your credit. Your credit score influences everything from loan approvals to interest rates, insurance premiums, housing options, and even some job applications. Whether you’re building credit for the first time or […]

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Peoples Savings Bank Announces Name Change to PSB Bank

Hermann, MO. — Peoples Savings Bank of Rhineland announced today that, effective January 1, 2026, the bank officially began operating under a new name: PSB Bank. The change is a name update only and does not affect the bank’s local ownership, leadership, employees, products, or day-to-day banking services. While the name is changing, PSB Bank’s […]

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Are You Still Doing This? 8 Habits to Break in 2026 (For a Healthier Wallet & Happier You)

New year, fresh start… and maybe time to leave a few not-so-great habits behind. If 2025 felt a little chaotic for your budget, your schedule, or your sanity, you’re not alone. Many of us fall into habits that drain our time, energy, and money without even realizing it. At Peoples Savings Bank, we’re all about […]

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What Your Favorite Holiday Cookie Says About Your Saving Style

Because yes, your cookie choices absolutely reveal your financial personality, and we’re here to prove it. The holiday season is full of cheer, twinkle lights, and temptation (looking at you, gift receipts and peppermint mochas). But what if your go-to holiday cookie could spill the sprinkles on how you really save and spend your money? […]

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Peoples Savings Bank Announces Acquisition of Bank Star

Rhineland, Missouri and Pacific, Missouri, November 11, 2025 – Rhineland Bancshares, Inc, the holding company of Peoples Savings Bank, and BancStar, Inc., the holding company of Bank Star, have jointly announced today the signing of a definitive agreement whereby Rhineland Bancshares, Inc will acquire BancStar, Inc. Following the closing of the transaction, BancStar, Inc. will […]

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What Your Streaming Habits Say About Your Financial Goals

You probably pick what to watch based on mood, recommendations, or what’s new. But what if your streaming preferences are also clues about how you handle money? Are you a binge-watcher who treats yourself freely? A documentary addict always chasing knowledge? A reality-TV fan spending on social moments? Today, we’re decoding what different streaming styles […]