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Adam Cox with Sioux Falls couple Heather and Amos Kittelson.

Finding financial freedom: Heather and Amos Kittelson share 'How We Money'

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Heather and Amos Kittelson committed to paying off more than $50,000 of debt. Here's their journey to finding financial freedom.
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The 5 secrets of successful investors

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To be the best investor, you need to know the tricks of the trade — like not trading too much. Here are five secrets of successful investors.
A person looking at retirement plans on a laptop.

Retirement planning is more than just numbers

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Retirement can be exciting — or scary, depending on your circumstances. For those who plan well, account for their anticipated needs, and have a good idea of what to expect, retirement can and should be rewarding! But for those who don’t plan and may have let retirement sneak up on them, this life stage can be daunting and possibly feel unattainable.
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How you can listen to our podcast

One of the biggest misconceptions when it comes to investing and financial planning is that you have to have hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars to do it. That’s simply not true. That’s why we started our podcast,...
Adam Cox and Eric and Laryssa Fahrendorf sitting in lounge chairs.

How We Money: Eric and Laryssa Fahrendorf are married with debt

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Eric and Laryssa Fahrendorf know something about debt. Actually, they know 360,000 somethings about debt. The couple, who have been married for a little more than a year, graduated from chiropractic school with a combined $360,000 in student loan debt....
Adam Cox recording a podcast episode at his kitchen counter.

Common Cents on the Prairie celebrates 10,000 downloads

On the fourth floor of the Bank, in a corner office overlooking downtown Sioux Falls, sits Chief Wealth Management Officer Adam Cox. When Adam isn’t doing strategic planning for Wealth Management or meeting with prospective clients, he spends his time...
A donation jar filled with coins.

In the spirit of giving: Tips for year-end charitable donations

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With the year-end fast approaching, you might be preparing to make donations to your favorite charities for the holiday season. While some people will be making their charitable gifts with farmland, stocks, or even bitcoin, most will be writing checks,...
Sarah Stanley Fallaw's book "The Next Millionaire Next Door."

The secret to becoming a millionaire

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When people hear the word “millionaire,” they often think of luxury cars, designer clothes, big houses, and yachts. In reality, your unassuming next-door neighbor could be a millionaire. And if you play your cards right, you could be too! On...
Diane and Adam Cox sitting at a table while holding mugs.

How We Money: Money and marriage

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Talking about money can get uncomfortable; that’s why most people avoid the topic altogether. In fact, a study done by Ally Bank showed that 70% of Americans think it’s rude to talk about money. Maybe they think it becomes “too...
Behavioral finance with Dr. Daniel Crosby.

How your behavior impacts your investing

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So, you’re just getting into the finance game. You do your own trading on Robinhood. You’re always watching the markets, looking for the next big thing. It might seem like you’ve found a way to make your own money, with...
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