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The First National Bank in Sioux Falls' downtown building on a snowy day.

2023 year in review

2023 certainly wasn’t an easy year for banks across the country, and 2024 is already on track to have its own set of challenges — both new and continuing. But as we’ve said many times before, we truly have the...
Two men looking at a laptop together.

Prior-year contributions to an IRA: Maximizing your savings potential

First National Wealth Management

The new year is upon us, and that may have you considering making some last-minute money moves. Fortunately, one thing you can move down your to-do list is making contributions to your IRA(s) because, each year, the IRS allows you...
Deb Thompson holds a mug of tea while standing in First National Bank's Hall of Presidents.

Tea With Teammates

Deb Thompson

After 37 years, Deb Thompson has some stories to tell. She's spilling the tea about her time at First National Bank ahead of her retirement.
Family photo of Heather and Douglas Boneparth.

Shining light on a common struggle among couples: merging financial lives

Common Cents on the Prairie™

For Heather and Douglas Boneparth, their episode of the Common Cents on the Prairie™ podcast isn’t just a money story. It’s a love story. These college sweethearts, who grew up with vastly different money experiences, overcame all obstacles to merge...
Thornton Flooring's Sioux Falls location off the I-29 Tea exit.

From garage stall to 109,000-square-foot building: The story of family-owned Thornton Flooring

Matt Thornton had never planned on joining his family’s Sioux Falls business; rather than selling flooring with his parents, he was going to become a doctor. But you know what they say about making plans and God laughing. “I had...
First National Bank employees in their Habitat for Humanity shirts at the 2023 Women Build event.

Supporting local communities in 2023: Volunteering and charitable giving recap

Giving to others is one of the most important — and rewarding — facets of the holiday season. Here at FNB, our teammates have been extra busy with giving back to and volunteering at local organizations such as Sharing Christmas,...
A middle-aged couple discusses their finances at the kitchen counter.

4 tax-smart strategies to enhance your charitable giving

First National Wealth Management

As we enter this season of giving, you’re likely making charitable gifts a top financial priority right now. To help deepen the effects of your giving and reduce the impact of taxes as we near the year-end, consider these tax-smart...
A woman comparing stockings while doing holiday shopping.

5 tips to keep your shopping merry and safe this holiday season

Between spending quality time with loved ones and taking part in the many festivities of the season, the holidays are already such a busy time — so the last thing you’d want is having to deal with fraud or identity...
Headshot of Joy Lere, a licensed clinical psychologist and co-founder of Shaping Wealth.

Ever wonder, ‘Why do I do that with my money?’

Common Cents on the Prairie™

Do you ever wonder what causes you to fight with your spouse about finances, or to envy your neighbor’s newer car and bigger house? On the latest episode of our podcast, Common Cents on the Prairie™, I sat down with...
Members of the First National Ag Team pose for a group photo in a grassy pasture at sunset.

Shifting roles in the First National Ag Team

First on the Farm

Like the changing of the seasons, some of you may have noticed significant changes in the First National Ag Team recently! First off, I would like to formally welcome David Painter to the team. David joins us as an Ag...
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