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Have you participated in our Travel Club adventures yet? Exclusively for Standard Bank customers, they offer carefree travel, with all the details arranged by the professionals at Mayflower Tours. Not only do you avoid the hassle of making all the arrangements yourself; you also benefit from the insider knowledge and access that these industry pros provide. If you haven’t participated before, our 2013 schedule includes trips that would be a great way to get started. Check out our 2013 trips.

Good news! The amount you can contribute to an Individual Retirement Account has increased for the year 2013. The contribution limit, the maximum dollar amount you can put into a tax-favored retirement plan each year, is now $5,500, an increase of $500 over 2012’s limit of $5,000. 

Top Ten Things to Know about Mortgage Loans – Spring 2013

Every year around this time a mysterious ailment spreads across the country.  The thump of basketballs, the squeak of sneakers, and the roar of the crowd are sure signs that basketball fever is upon us.  It's a condition called "MARCH MADNESS," and it afflicts millions of people - with no known cure.  

Standard Bank takes pride in partnering with the communities we serve.  This week, we’d like to spotlight our collaboration with Consolidated High School District 230 in helping build future leaders in our communities through their Career Internship Program.  Students who are enrolled in the Career Internship Program are recommended by their teachers to be interviewed by participating businesses such as Standard Bank.  Standard Bank offers one internship opportunity for each school in the district - Victor J. Andrew High School in Tinley Park, Amos Alonzo Stagg High School in Palos Hills and Carl Sandburg High School in Orland Park.  The internship is for an entire school year - August through June - and when it ends, the student may apply for an available permanent position.  

Standard Bank is proud to support the MDA by participating in the Shamrocks Against Dystrophy program again this year.  All funds raised through this event will send local children to a fun filled barrier free camp!

Valentine’s Day some may think that this is just another Hallmark holiday - a day to buy chocolates in a heart shaped box, a dozen roses or dinner at an exclusive restaurant. However, Valentine’s Day does have a romantic history. In fact, the origin of the phrase “to wear your heart on your sleeve” came from the middle ages when young men and women would draw names out of a bowl to see who would be their valentine.Then, they would have to pin the name on their sleeves and wear it around for a week. Although, this is not a tradition anymore, many Americans are still finding that special someone to call their “valentine”.      

The calendar says that spring is right around the corner and with the unusually warm temperatures we are experiencing, we have a tendency to forget that there are still many days of winter left and that means winter driving conditions as well.  Many people take the time to create a weather disaster kit at home in case of power outages, etc., but don’t consider the importance of having one in their vehicle as well. 

Here are some of the e-Services we offer that can simplify your banking experience…

Don’t have time to make a trip to the bank? We have the solution.  With Standard Bank’s Online Banking you can check account balances, re-order checks, view transaction history and much, much more! You can easily manage your money anytime and anywhere with Standard Bank’s Online Banking!

Have you participated in our Travel Club adventures yet? Exclusively for Standard Bank customers, they offer carefree travel, with all the details arranged by the professionals at Mayflower Tours. Not only do you avoid the hassle of making all the arrangements yourself; you also benefit from the insider knowledge and access that these industry pros provide. If you haven’t participated before, our 2013 schedule includes trips that would be a great way to get started. Check out our 2013 trips.