Our Two Cents

Wealth Management
Wealth Management
Agribusiness Business Common Cents on the Prairie™ Fraud Prevention
Giving Back Insuring Your Success Local Stories Mortgage
Our History Personal Banking Resources Tea With Teammates
Transportation Values & Culture Wealth Management Women in Business
A group of financial advisors meeting with a client in a conference room.

What is risk tolerance in investing, and why does it matter?

By knowing your risk tolerance in investing, you can better understand your strategy and what to expect during market drawdowns.
Former CEOs Mike Wells, Craig Snyder, and Joe Kirby.

How former family business leaders from Sioux Falls, Le Mars found purpose in retirement

Not only did Joe Kirby want to retire by age 40, but he never planned to work for the family business in the first place.
Bill Puggini, senior portfolio specialist at Vanguard.

Vanguard financial expert’s 3 tips for weathering tariffs, stock market volatility

With ripple effects from tariff policies, today’s markets can feel scary for the novice investor. Read our three tips for investing in 2025.
A portrait of Maggie Groteluschen and family.

Modeling joy in work to perpetuate a family business

From my earliest memories, I had the benefit of watching my dad go to a job every day that he loved. Somehow, from that young age, this impressed upon me that love of your work is all too rare. Wouldn’t I be lucky to join this family business and find that same passion?
Darren Hefty, co-owner of Hefty Seed Company.

Darren Hefty talks history of Hefty Seed Company, growing up on family farm

Common Cents on the Prairie™

From funny memories of growing up on the family farm to the days of expanding Hefty Seed Company, Darren Hefty shares his lifelong passions and hard-learned lessons with us.
A middle-aged couple sitting on a park bench.

Enhanced catch-up contributions in 2025 to maximize your retirement savings

First National Wealth Management

Enhanced catch-up contributions in 2025 are providing older workers an exciting opportunity to maximize your retirement savings.

The Investments team at First National Wealth Management.

Keep calm, and remember: Volatility is a natural part of long-term investing

First National Wealth Management

Fear and uncertainty surrounding the federal government’s tariff policies are causing enhanced stock market volatility. What should you be doing in response?
Samantha Russell, chief evangelist at FMG Suite.

Partners in business, partners in life: Samantha Russell reflects on life after loss

What does life after losing a spouse look like? Samantha Russell shares her story, plus the lessons we all can learn from her experience.

A financial advisors explaining investments that are displayed on a TV screen.

Benefits of working with a financial advisor to improve your investment strategy

First National Wealth Management

Just like with home improvement projects, there are clear benefits to working with a professional. A financial advisor can help you increase investment performance, minimize taxes, and more.
Adam Cox and Mayor Paul TenHaken recording a podcast episode in the Common Cents on the Prairie studio.

Why Mayor Paul TenHaken left Click Rain, and how he found purpose in public service

Common Cents on the Prairie™

“I don’t want to be eulogized as, ‘He was a good entrepreneur, had a great social media marketing company.’ And I felt, at the time, like that’s kind of what I am. It’s kind of what I’m known for.”
Older Articles
Newer Articles