Cindy Peterson wants everyone to view themselves as a philanthropist, whether that means giving of your time, talent, or treasure.
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If Michael and Jean Bender were to sum up their money story, it would be that opposites attract.
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“In a world full of men who love numbers, there was a place for a girl who loved words.
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He went from $40,000 in debt to becoming a net-worth millionaire in less than 10 years, all by his early 30s.
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“The question is always, ‘Why?’ Why sell a successful business? Well, there’s always the rest of the story.
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Opening a joint account, buying a house together, and doing estate planning all before getting married?
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For Heather and Douglas Boneparth, their episode of the Common Cents on the Prairie™ podcast isn’t just a money story. It’s a love story.
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Do you ever wonder what causes you to fight with your spouse about finances, or to envy your neighbor’s newer car and bigger house?
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Inspired by Dave Ramsey’s book The Total Money Makeover, Brittany and Josh Evans decided it was time to knock out their $231,000 mountain of debt.
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Keeping the lights on in your house all day sounds like a huge waste of money, right? And yet, Angela Giombetti makes it make sense.
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Aren’t we supposed to be in a recession right now?
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Can you imagine having $1 million in debt? Well Sarah Kurtenbach doesn’t have to.
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Ever wonder what to expect when you start working with a wealth management firm?
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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
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As a young professional, you probably have more questions about money than digits in your account balance. When should I pay off debt?
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Craig Snyder is the CEO of VIKOR Telecommunications and founder of Pomegranate Market in Sioux Falls. Kristin Snyder is a CFO — chief family officer.
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There are three things in life that are certain: death, taxes, and stock market uncertainty.
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Small business owners Karen and Mike Bankowski both have an entrepreneurial spirit, but raising two kids while building their businesses requires balance (and money).
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The value of compound experiences, the continuum of YOLO (“you only live once”) versus deferred gratification, and the fallacy of enough — Dr.
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Regardless of the volatile and uncertain state of the markets right now, should we just keep buying?
![How We Money: The messy middle](https://www.fnbsf.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/S4E4_HowWeMoneyTheMessyMiddle_1200x600.jpg)
Most of what Erika and Tyler Tordsen know about money, they taught themselves.
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Your parents might be approaching the age when you need to have “the talk” with them.
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Money is the #1 stressor for 63% of Americans. But, what if it didn’t have to be?
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At the beginning of this year, the markets were at all-time highs.
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Do you have questions about tackling student loan debt, funding your child’s college education, or paying off your mortgage early?
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Has social media made comparison culture worse? Are we actually just trying to keep up with broke people?
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Have you had the money talk with your significant other, your kids, your family, or your friends yet?
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Financial freedom is not just a state of independence — it’s also a mindset.
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Timing the market. Trading. Rebalancing. If you’re investing, chances are you’re taking part in one or more of these activities.
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Retirement can be exciting — or scary, depending on your circumstances.
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Eric and Laryssa Fahrendorf know something about debt. Actually, they know 360,000 somethings about debt.
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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.
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When people hear the word “millionaire,” they often think of luxury cars, designer clothes, big houses, and yachts.
![How We Money: Money and marriage](https://www.fnbsf.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/S2E10_1200x600-1.jpg)
Talking about money can get uncomfortable; that’s why most people avoid the topic altogether.
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So, you’re just getting into the finance game. You do your own trading on Robinhood.
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Whether you’re trying to buy your first home or you’re ready to upgrade, the housing market is hot.
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When you watch the news, read the headlines, or scroll social media, anything related to the financial sector can seem like an absolute rollercoaster.
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No one wants to think about dying. Of course, it’s a genuine concern.
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When it comes to budgeting, investing, and saving, there’s a lot to think about, and not a lot of direction about where you should start.
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IRAs, 401(k)s, retirement, investments, stocks, mutual funds…it’s a lot to figure out.
![What happens next?](https://www.fnbsf.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Positions_1200x410.jpg)
There’s no doubt that the headlines of Wall Street and the stock market have been a rollercoaster since the pandemic began.
![Financial habits through the decades](https://www.fnbsf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/FirstNationalWealthManagement_1200x600.jpg)
What we’ve gone through over the course of the last few months has left us all wondering, what’s next?
![What to do when the stocks go down](https://www.fnbsf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/StockMarket_1200x600.jpg)
One of my all-time favorite investment expressions seems appropriate to talk through right about now.
![What you’re feeling is normal](https://www.fnbsf.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Positions_1200x410.jpg)
As far back as I can remember, whenever I would tell my mom about something challenging I was going through, she inevitably came back with