News Releases

- Eighty percent of homeowners intend to make cosmetic changes to their homes

- Almost half of homeowners intend to make their homes more energy-efficient

- More than half of homeowners expect to pay for home renovations with savings

New fingerprint recognition and Passcode options build on Mobile Cash technology, offering banking customers quick, convenient and secure access

- Sixty-three percent plan to travel three times or more a year for pleasure

- They expect to spend an average amount of $2,900 per trip

- Most plan to travel within the United States and during the spring and fall seasons

- Nearly half use their home equity account for home improvements

- One in four homeowners currently have a home equity line or loan

- Only one third of Illinois residents believe that kids who are graduating now are well prepared for their financial future

- Talk With Our Kids About Money Day provides resources for teachers and families to help start and continue conversations about money or personal finances