Kara Tesch, Author at The First National Bank in Sioux Falls

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John Henkhaus of The Everist Company joins FNBSF board of directors

John Henkhaus joined The First National Bank in Sioux Falls’ board of directors at the July board meeting. A native of Davenport, IA, Henkhaus attended college at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN, before starting his career as an auditor at KPMG. He worked at KPMG from 1990–1994 before moving to Sioux Falls to join L.G.

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Timeline for tax-saving opportunities and other retirement benefits

First National Wealth Management

Are you stashing away the most money possible in your employer’s retirement plan? Contributing the maximum to your individual retirement account (IRA)? What about your Health Savings Account (HSA)? Do you know when you can and when you are required to access your retirement funds? Once you turn age 50, certain tax-saving opportunities become available to you.

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How Sarah Kurtenbach, founder of moveHER Money, went from big debt to big impact

Common Cents on the Prairie™

Can you imagine having $1 million in debt? Well Sarah Kurtenbach doesn’t have to. She and her husband lived it — and then she went on to start moveHER Money, a company that teaches others financial literacy.

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Ag Advisory Board Spotlight: Darren Hefty

First on the Farm Newsletter

Darren Hefty — a farmer, agronomist, and co-host of Ag PhD — has served on our Ag Advisory Board since 2016. “I love that FNBSF gets agriculture and wants to do it well,” he said.

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From $1 million in debt to empowering young women: Sioux Falls entrepreneur shares her story

All Sarah Kurtenbach wanted was a cup of hot chocolate at a University of Sioux Falls football game. “I’m freezing my butt off, and it’s halftime of the football game, and I know my dad is in the stands,” she recounts on our financial podcast, Common Cents on the Prairie™. “So, I call my dad, and he answers the phone.

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Credit card processing done better with First National Bank

Whether you’re starting a new business or have owned your business for years, you know how essential credit card processing is to your success. And with the increasing popularity of mobile wallets and electronic payments, it’s important now more than ever to work with a partner who offers better prices and superior service over the big-name credit card processing companies.

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4 common types of business fraud to watch out for — and how to prevent them

Business owners face a myriad of challenges when it comes to running a successful enterprise. One of the most rapidly increasing challenges relates to that forbidden f-word: fraud. With the number of fraud-related incidents on the rise and fraudsters becoming increasingly creative in their tactics, First National Bank has unfortunately been witness to its growing impact on local businesses.

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Tips for building and maximizing your emergency fund

First National Wealth Management

One of the pillars of a sound financial plan is the accumulation of an emergency fund. Depending on whose advice you’re receiving, an emergency fund will mean different things; however, most financial advisors recommend having three to six months’ worth of average living expenses set aside in case of emergencies.

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5 reasons a student checking account is the financial secret weapon for parents

Raising kids and teens is already hard enough without having to worry about teaching them financial literacy. Not to mention that as busy parents, you’re likely bombarded on the regular with fancy fintechs and cool new apps claiming they can help you teach your children good money habits.

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Insuring Your Success – June 2023

First on the Farm Newsletter

After what seemed like a winter that just wouldn’t quit, it sure is nice to be able to enjoy some summer-like weather now. It almost seems a little crazy that after all that snow, most of us could use a shot of rain to help the crops get started and keep the pastures growing.

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