First Bank of the Lake: November 2018

Located at the entrance to the Osage Beach Premium Outlets!

4558 Osage Beach Parkway
Suite 100
Osage Beach, MO 65065

(573) 348-2265

Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Bank from the Palm of Your Hand with First Bank of the Lake!

The holidays can be such a busy time of year, from Christmas shopping, preparing holiday meals, to getting your house ready for guests. That being said, life can just be busy in general. Free up some of your time by not having to drive to the bank everytime you want to make a deposit. First Bank of the Lake is excited to present our new online banking app. You can now bank from the palm of your hand with the best bank at the Lake of Ozarks. Keep reading to learn more about some of the awesome benefits you can have when you choose to use the First Bank of the Lake online banking app.

Benefits of the First Bank of the Lake Online Banking App

Deposit Checks
Say goodbye to having to drive to the bank everytime you want to deposit a check. Simply take a photo of and deposit it into your account with our new app. That is banking made easy!

Pay Bills
Why waste a check and a stamp by having to mail in your bill payments every month? Make your bill paying more convenient and pay your bill online with our new app.

Transfer Funds
Manage your money from the palm of your hand. Need some money in your checking for the holidays? Have you decided to dig into your savings a little bit? Have money transferred into your checking from your savings within minutes! You control your banking any time of the day.

Check Balances
Keep track of how much money you have without having to make a phone call or a drive into the bank. Know your balance at any time of the day by simply logging into your account with the First Bank of the Lake online banking app.

Track Expenses at Any Time
Tired of having to write down every transaction you make into your checkbook? Save your wrist and simply check on your spending from our online banking app.

Bank from the Palm of Your Hand with First Bank of the Lake!

Our bank at the Lake of the Ozarks is proud to offer convenient banking services to the good people of the Lake area. We truly believe local banking makes a difference. When you work with a local bank, you put your money to work growing the local economy. We share a common commitment to our community with our customers. Also, when you work with a local bank, loan approvals and other key decisions are made locally by people who live in the community, have face-to-face relationships with our customers, and who understand local needs. We'd like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! Please be aware that our hours may vary around the holiday season. Please call first if you are ever in question as to whether or not we may be open due to a holiday.

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Located at the entrance to the Osage Beach Premium Outlets!

4558 Osage Beach Parkway
Suite 100
Osage Beach, MO 65065

(573) 348-2265

Friday, November 16, 2018

Celebrate the Holidays at the Lake of the Ozarks!

The Lake of the Ozarks is such a great place to celebrate the holiday season at. The family fun events can really warm your heart around this time of year. While there are many festive holiday events at the Lake area, your bank at the Lake of the Ozarks is here to feature a few. If you are in need of a new bank in Osage Beach, call First Bank of the Lake at 573-348-2265.

Festive Holiday Events at the Lake of the Ozarks

Source: https://www.funlake.com

Event: St. Patrick's Festival of Lights
When: Nov 22, 2018 - Jan 02, 2019
Where: Shrine of St. Patrick | Mothers Shrine
176 Marian Drive
Laurie Missouri 65038
Phone: 573-374-6279
Email: mothersshrine@shrineofstpatrick.com
Website: http://www.mothersshrine.com
Hours of Operation: 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Event Details: The Festival of Lights at the Shrine of St. Patrick holds:

4,000 strings of lights,
Over 60 automatic timers and
More than 350 extension cords,

The focus here is on the true meaning of Christmas, Jesus and His Mother, Mary.

Please note: The Gift Shop will be open to welcome guests. Hot Chocolate and Hot Cider will be served Thursday- Sunday evenings from 5 till 8 pm. Clean, warm restrooms are available.

Event: Christmas Village at Old Kinderhook
When: Nov 22, 2018 - Dec 23, 2018
Where: The Ice at Old Kinderhook
678 Old Kinderhook Dr.
Camdenton Missouri 65020
Phone: 573-317-3500
Email: info@oldkinderhook.com
Website: http://www.oldkinderhook.com/christmas-village-at-old-kinderhook.asp
Hours of Operation: Call for Hours

Event Details: This is the Lake of the Ozarks' only Christmas Village. This is a free family fun event for all ages.

Every weekend (Thursday – Sunday), November 22 – December 23, 2019.

Free Christmas Village Activities include:

Meet Mr. & Mrs. Clause and their Elves
Picture with Santa
Special Guest Appearances
Movies in the Hotel
Gingerbread House Making
Elf Storytelling
Write and Send a Letter to Santa

More Low-Cost Christmas Village Activities:

Ice Skating with Santa and Elves
Ice Skating (General Session)
Carriage Rides
Breakfast with Santa

Event: Osage Beach Holiday Lights in the Park
When: Nov 24, 2018 - Dec 31, 2018
Where: Osage Beach City Park
950 Hatchery Road
Osage Beach Missouri 65065
Phone: 573-302-2000 X297
Website: http://www.osagebeach.org
Hours of Operation: Wednesday – Sunday; 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Pricing: Free to the Public
Free Holiday Lights Drive-Thru Park. Over 100 Holiday themed light displays to enjoy at the Osage Beach City Park.

Please note: Open Wednesday – Sunday evenings from November 24th through Dec 31st.

First Bank of the Lake hopes everyone enjoys their holiday season! We are your community bank at the Lake of the Ozarks and we enjoy supporting this community any way we can. For more information on our local bank, visit www.FirstBankLake.com. When you bank with us you are supporting your own community.

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4558 Osage Beach Parkway
Suite 100
Osage Beach, MO 65065

(573) 348-2265

Thursday, November 8, 2018

Money Saving Ideas for Christmas 2018

Christmas 2018 is coming up sooner than you may realize! Halloween is over and you may have noticed Christmas gets talked about quite more frequently now. So much can go into preparing for Christmas and your community bank at the Lake of the Ozarks is here to give you a few money saving ideas to help you while you prep. To save money in an account that helps you build your savings automatically, call First Bank of the Lake today at 573-348-2265 and ask us about savings options that can work for you and your family.

Money Saving Ideas for Christmas 2018

Don't be afraid to make your own Christmas decorations.
Do it yourself decorations can not only be unique and creative but also cost-efficient. You can save quite a bit of money simply by choosing to make your own tree decorations and Christmas decor. Do a quick online search for tutorials.

Make a Christmas gift shopping list.
Plan out what you will be buying and write it down. This can help prevent you from impulse buying and spending more money that you don't necessarily have to spend.

Take advantage of the sales!
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are your best friends around this holiday season. You can save an enormous amount of money by being patient and waiting for these huge sales before you do your Christmas gift shopping. Black Friday is the Friday after Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday is the online sale on the Monday after Thanksgiving. You should also check around and see what department stores will be open on Thanksgiving with sales as many do that now.

Consider gift exchanges.
Rather than having to buy a gift for everyone in your party, a gift exchange can allow you to just buy one gift for whoever you draw at random. This can save you a lot of money as well.

Consider a pot luck.
Potlucks allow you to save money because this involves everyone bringing you a dish versus you having to spend money on several ingredients to cook several dishes.

Save Money for Christmas 2018 with First Bank of the Lake

Build savings automatically for special holiday occasions by having a savings account that builds your savings automatically. Enter the Free Kasasa Saver®. This product is saving simplified. Connect it to your Kasasa Cash® or Kasasa Cash Back® checking to build your savings effortlessly. When you earn cash rewards in your Kasasa checking, those earnings transfer into your Kasasa Saver. That’s Kasasa at First Bank of the Lake — free accounts that reward you for banking locally at your community bank in Osage Beach. Learn more by visiting our website at www.FirstBankLake.com.

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4558 Osage Beach Parkway
Suite 100
Osage Beach, MO 65065

(573) 348-2265

Thursday, November 1, 2018

Budget Tips for Cooking Thanksgiving Dinner

Thanksgiving 2018 is upon us! Who doesn't love a good, old-fashioned, home-cooked Thanksgiving meal with friends and family? You can make unforgettable memories with your loved ones year after year. While this can be such a great holiday, expenses can start to add up after a while. Cooking a huge dinner for several people can be expensive. Your community bank at the Lake of the Ozarks is here to give you a few budget tips for cooking Thanksgiving dinner. To open a savings account at the Lake of the Ozarks and start building your Thanksgiving savings now, ask First Bank of the Lake about the Free Kasasa Saver.

Budget Tips for Cooking Thanksgiving Dinner

Consider hosting a potluck this year.
Potlucks are a great way to cut down on costs around the holidays. Not only does it save you from purchasing more ingredients to make more dishes but it also allows everyone to contribute. Some people actually like to cook and you could be starting an awesome tradition in your family by doing this.

Serve turkey breast instead of an entire turkey.
Take a look at how many people are planning to attend your Thanksgiving dinner party. Do you really think that the number of people can finish a whole turkey? If your answer is no, then bypass roasting an entire turkey and only prepare turkey breast. It can be cheaper and less wasteful.

Serve the basic appetizers.
While it can be tempting to make a bunch of appetizers, keep it simple and set out things like chips and dip or a veggie tray. These are typically affordable items and your party is about to pig out on an entire dinner. There is no need to get full on a bunch of appetizers.

Don't overdo it on the pie.
Yes, pie is delicious, but do you really need so many? Make enough for the number of people you have attending, but you don't need to make several. Save money and make just the right amount.

Save For Thanksgiving Dinner with First Bank of the Lake!

Our bank at the Lake of the Ozarks hopes everyone has a heartwarming Thanksgiving this year. While we still have a few weeks left before it starts, if you haven't already, you should start saving and budgeting your money for your Thanksgiving feast now. We can help you do that. Just stop by our bank in Osage Beach and ask about saving account options for you and your family. We are located at the entrance to the Osage Beach Premium Outlets. We are happy to assist you. You can also visit our website at www.FirstBankLake.com for more information.

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