Buying your first house is both exciting and frightening at the same time. When starting to save for your home down payment, consider all the implications that may affect the home financing process as well as your budget after moving in.
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Maximize your savings strategy: how to open a savings account
Discover the benefits of savings with Bank Midwest. Learn how to open a savings account & explore strategies for reaching your financial goals.
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Finding the right business insurance partner: 4 essential qualities for comprehensive coverage
You’ve invested energy and capital into your thriving business. But in today’s rapidly changing world, a crisis could happen in your business instantly. That’s why finding the right insurance agent for your business is essential.
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Is a CD The Right Savings Vehicle For You?
A CD is an excellent way to start setting aside money for the future and benefit from the high yield interest rates.
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Dreaming about your future home? Prepare for investing in a home today
But before you step into any open houses, you should understand what you need to do in your savings and earning history to buy a home. And in today’s housing market, getting pre-approved for a mortgage is essential.
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Safeguarding your crops: understanding the vital role of crop insurance
Discover why crop insurance is crucial for farmers and explore Bank Midwest’s comprehensive crop insurance offerings.
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Choosing the best treasury management services: FAQs to guide your decision
Treasury management is a set of services that give you control, freedom, and flexibility in your business’s finances. Manage inflow (money coming in, like revenue), outflow (money going out, like payroll), and security that prevents fraudsters from attacking your business. Use these FAQs to see how Treasury Management services can help you.
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What is Treasury Management? Understanding its benefits, functions and more
Learn all there is to know about treasury management and how Bank Midwest’s treasury management systems can mitigate risk for your business.
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Boost your small business cash flow
Business leaders come to expect the unexpected when it comes to cash flow – especially new businesses that are new to ebbs and flows of commerce. When challenging situations arise, use these pointers to help resolve common cashflow issues.
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Personal insurance: what you need to be protected
Personal insurance covers a very broad spectrum of assets. The most important thing to remember is, whether you fully cover every item in your possession or simply choose one type of protection plan, having insurance can help you feel safe and secure in moments of uncertainty.
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Whether you own a family-run business or a growing enterprise that deliberates in a fancy boardroom, you need a succession plan for your business.
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Building vs buying a house : What is right for you?
If you’re stuck between building and buying a house, ensure you have all the information you need before making your decision. Take a look at the pros and cons of both building and buying a house and inspect the price difference between the two.
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End of life planning: How to effectively prepare
It’s not fun to plan for the what-ifs, but organizing affairs and creating a care plan for your loved ones can make it easier when that time does come. There are many factors to consider and documents that need to be reviewed. Learn more in this article.
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Enhance your protection with business interruption insurance
Business interruption insurance can help replace lost income and cover expenses if you’re ever forced to close your doors.
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The ins and outs of farm management
The modern farmer is required to know much more than just harvesting produce and raising animals. Here is everything you need to know about managing your farm well.
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Buying a house in winter can have its advantages
With the exception of a few sun belt states, buying a house in the winter just seems off. The traditional time to go from listing to listing is spring and summer. But while things slow down this time of year, there are some hidden advantages to choosing winter as your buying season. In fact, experts…
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The first 5 steps to starting your own business
Entrepreneurship, it’s been said, is the great equalizer.
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Budget and plan to make your money last in retirement
Planning your retirement budget may not be a fun or exciting activity. But, it certainly is an important one. Have a solid financial plan to prepare for anything your post-career years have in store.
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Are you prepared to handle workers’ compensation?
You can’t anticipate when accidents may happen, so it’s in your interest to ensure your business is protected by having a workers’ compensation insurance policy in place.
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What does long-term care insurance cover?
Long-term care insurance can help you climb the financial burdens that long-term health services can be when age, injury, disability, illness or cognitive impairment keeps you from being able to take care of yourself.
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