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Kids and cash: 3 tips from a fellow parent for teaching your kids about money

First National Wealth Management

Parents, feeling like an ATM these days? Me too! Whether it’s my tween daughters and all their skincare products or my sports-obsessed son wanting the latest and greatest baseball bat or basketball shoes, it seems like my current life stage...
A laptop with a credit report on the screen.

Protecting your finances after the Social Security data breach

According to a report from USA Today, a national data breach has led to hackers obtaining and subsequently releasing 2.9 billion records containing people’s sensitive personal information. The compromised information includes Social Security numbers, names, current and past addresses, names...
Adam Cox and Lon Stroschein recording the podcast episode "Separating From the W2 Race."

Former Raven Industries executive leaves corporate world, finds fulfillment in new business venture

Common Cents on the Prairie™

Lon Stroschein’s story started with a local farm kid earning his education at South Dakota State University. Fast forward 20 years and he had climbed the corporate ladder to become an executive at Raven Industries — but he no longer...
A laptop and cell phone with stock market information on the screens.

How does an election year affect my investments?

First National Wealth Management

Each election year, many investors scratch their heads wondering about how the upcoming presidential race will affect their investment portfolios. Their TV screens are plastered with political ads, their phones are bombarded with campaign text messages, and the 24-hour news...
Nancy Savage, Kayla Thompson, and Erin Rallis are small business owners in Sioux Falls, SD.

Neighboring women-owned small businesses create ‘experience’ in downtown Sioux Falls

Women in Business

On the outside, it might seem like a bridal shop and a toy store would have nothing in common. That’s not the case for Marie and Marie Bridal and Child’s Play Toys. Located along Phillips Avenue, these neighboring women-owned small...
Rebekah Scott and Nick Scott, a married couple from Brandon, SD.

Cutting up curtains: Rebekah and Nick Scott talk business journeys, 'how we money'

It all started with cutting up curtains. It’s a true story, but it also contains a metaphor that any entrepreneur could relate to. “At one point, I ran out of money for supplies,” said Rebekah Scott regarding the origins of...
An early summer cornfield beneath a partly cloudy sky.

Insuring Your Success: Risk management considerations for summer 2024

First on the Farm Newsletter

This article was written on June 15. For up-to-date information regarding recent flooding, please contact your banker. Although spring rains created planting delays and even prevent plant decisions in some areas, they were welcomed by most. At this time last...
A retired couple hiking down a grassy hill toward an ocean coastline.

Which retirement accounts should I withdraw from first?

First National Wealth Management

Heading into retirement can lead to a lot of financial questions. You’ve just spent much of your working career prioritizing saving, accumulating assets, and preparing for the future — including retirement. As that day edges ever so close and you...
Rob Thuringer and Dave Ellens, owners of Lakeco Crop Services.

Owners of ag retailer Lakeco Crop Services recount 2019 flooding, banking partnership

First on the Farm Newsletter

The year was 2019, and flooding was rampant across southeastern South Dakota. It started in the spring with heavy snowfall that was abruptly followed by a quick snow melt. And if that wasn’t enough to derail the state’s #1 industry,...
Cindy Peterson sits in front of a microphone for the Common Cents on the Prairie podcast.

Maximizing your giving impact: Founder of local nonprofit consulting firm shares insights

Common Cents on the Prairie™

Cindy Peterson wants everyone to view themselves as a philanthropist, whether that means giving of your time, talent, or treasure. The founder and CEO of Maximizing Excellence, a nonprofit consulting firm in Sioux Falls, joined our podcast, Common Cents on...
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