Fall 2008 Newsletter

 

Four Tips for Coping with Volatile Markets

With all the bad press this year about the housing market, subprime lending, and rising oil prices, it's hard not to become uncomfortable as an investor.  It's not uncommon for fear to cause us to liquidate our positions in the stock market.  While times are tough, there is a great opportunity for us to become better informed, more disciplined investors.  Here are four tips to help you cope with today's challenging market conditions.

Legal Documents That Protect Your Assets

Only 40 percent of Americans have put together a plan to ensure their success in building a sound and secure financial future.  The biggest misperception is that planning and the management of assets is just for the wealthy.  The fact is estate and financial planning needs to be done by everyone.  To organize and simplify your financial life, and to provide for and protect your loved ones, it is essential to have proper legal documents in place.
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Customer Survey Responses Will Help Us Improve Service to You
Many thanks to the more than 1,200 of you who responded to our recent customer survey. We appreciate the overwhelming response and the large number of kind comments you shared with us.  Thank you.

The following is a summary of your responses to our questions:
 
· Ninety-seven percent of respondents said that they would feel comfortable referring a friend or family member to The Peoples Community Bank.  We appreciate your support and are humbled by the confidence you have placed in us.

· Respondents rate the service at our locations between Very Good and Excellent.  Should you ever receive less than Very Good service from any member of our staff, I would appreciate hearing from you.  You can reach me at (608) 795-1163.
 
Household Budgeting Key in a
Tough Economy 

In today's tough economy, looming uncertainty about job security and gas prices puts pressure on us all.  Although most economic factors are beyond our control, we are able to direct how we spend our money.  A major key to surviving times like these is to understand and implement a household budget. Here are a few tips to help keep your finances healthy: 

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Great Food, Great Fun!
Fall08_SteakFeedThank you to everyone who attended and volunteered at the Iowa County Cattlemens Association Annual Summer Steak Feed on July 10th.  It was a beautiful night filled with outstanding food, fun and festivities!  Thanks to Scott and Val Gaffney for hosting this event.