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Tips for building and maximizing your emergency fund

First National Wealth Management

One of the pillars of a sound financial plan is the accumulation of an emergency fund. Depending on whose advice you’re receiving, an emergency fund will mean different things; however, most financial advisors recommend having three to six months’ worth...

5 reasons a student checking account is the financial secret weapon for parents

Raising kids and teens is already hard enough without having to worry about teaching them financial literacy. Not to mention that as busy parents, you’re likely bombarded on the regular with fancy fintechs and cool new apps claiming they can...

Insuring Your Success – June 2023

First on the Farm Newsletter

After what seemed like a winter that just wouldn’t quit, it sure is nice to be able to enjoy some summer-like weather now. It almost seems a little crazy that after all that snow, most of us could use a...
A financial review for a beloved sitcom couple.

A financial review for a beloved sitcom couple

Ever wonder what to expect when you start working with a wealth management firm? On our latest podcast episode, I sat down with Kyle Cipperley and Joe Dylla to walk through the prospect review process and share our financial recommendations...
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Better access, more convenience: The advantages of selling with a realtor

With the flurry of homebuyers and increase in home prices in recent years, many people are reconsidering the costs of using a realtor versus purchasing or selling a home without one. Thanks to updated technology and internet resources — and...
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Advocating for agriculture

First on the Farm Newsletter

While we may have gotten a late start to spring field work and planting, South Dakota farmers were able to catch up in a hurry, getting generally everything finished in a timely manner. After working on my family farm this...
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Building a successful investment portfolio: Why asset allocation matters

First National Wealth Management

Building a successful investment portfolio involves many different decisions, the first and foremost of which is choosing an asset allocation. But what exactly is asset allocation, and why is it so important for investors? What is asset allocation? The asset...
Jenn and Mike Reecy pose with Adam Cox ahead of their live podcast recording of Common Cents on the Prairie.

Dell Rapids couple shares ‘How We Money’ at our live podcast event

Common Cents on the Prairie™

From surviving on government assistance programs to taking loans from their 10-year-old son, FNB Chief Employee Experience Officer Jenn Reecy and her husband, Mike, have found some creative ways to overcome money obstacles throughout their marriage. The couple recently shared...

Tea With Teammates

Jacquelyn Benda

Jacquelyn Benda joins us to spill the tea on buying a new house, starting a new job, and being a newlywed all within a year and a half.
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Money talks: How First National Bank is reengineering conventional, services-first banking

The following article was originally featured in “Forbes” and “Fortune” magazines earlier this year.   Adam Cox, Executive Vice President and Chief Wealth Management Officer at The First National Bank in Sioux Falls (FNBSF) since 2016, insists the Bank is...
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