GCP223 - Making the Most of Your Money! w/Brig Tubbs & Emily Pitts of First Central State Bank

First Central State Bank is a locally owned community bank that serves Clinton, DeWitt, Eldridge, Goose Lake, and LeClaire, delivering personal and business banking services tailored to the needs of eastern Iowa. As a community-focused institution, the bank offers checking and savings accounts, commercial lending, agriculture lending, and modern tools like online and mobile banking that help residents manage their finances conveniently and securely.In this episode, listeners hear from Brig Tubbs, CEO at First Central State Bank, who also serves as a dedicated member of the Grow Clinton Board of Directors, bringing a banker’s perspective to regional economic development and long-term community growth. Joining him is Fraud Specialist Emily Pitts, whose role centers on helping customers recognize scams, protect sensitive information, and respond quickly when something does not look right in their accounts.Brig and Emily discuss why fraud prevention is now a core part of community banking, not just an add-on service. They walk through practical steps people can take, like being cautious with public Wi‑Fi, reviewing account activity regularly, and verifying payment details, to reduce the risk of identity theft and financial scams.The episode is packed with actionable tips that families, seniors, small business owners, and nonprofit leaders can put to work immediately. Listeners will come away with a clearer understanding of how to spot red flags, when to call their bank, and how community bankers like those at First Central State Bank partner with customers to resolve issues quickly.Our appreciation to First Central State BankGrow Clinton extends its appreciation to First Central State Bank for their continued financial support of Grow Clinton’s mission and for investing in the growth and development of the greater Clinton region. For more information, please visit https://www.firstcentralsb.bank.Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a conversation with the people who make the Greater Clinton Region such a great place to live, work, invest, and visit!Apple MusicSpotifyAmazon MusicBuzzsproutOvercastYouTube For more information about the Grow Clinton Podcast, visit www.Facebook.com/GrowClintonPodcast. Have an idea for a podcast guest? Send us a message!