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

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Retirement planning: Strategies for maximizing your retirement savings

Are you ready to secure your financial future by maximizing your retirement savings? Whether you’re just beginning your career or you’ve been in the workforce for a few years, it’s never too early to start planning for retirement. In fact, it’s essential to start investing in your future as soon as possible.

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Julie Choudek to retire after 26 years with First National Bank

A month before her retirement from First National Bank, Julie Choudek was filled with anticipation, joy, and nostalgia as she reminisced on her career with the local bank. “I’m looking forward to retirement, but I will miss a lot of things here,” Choudek said. “There are great people here. There are great relationships.

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Hutterite Banking Institute program updates – April 2023

First on the Farm Newsletter

We held Session 1 (Class II) of the Hutterite Banking Institute program in Sioux Falls on January 12. Ag Credit Administration Manager Joe Miller lead this session as we focused on financial statements and key financial ratios, including how to interpret them and why they matter. We wrapped up the session with group case studies and mock loan committee meetings.

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Financial hacks for young professionals

Common Cents on the Prairie™

As a young professional, you probably have more questions about money than digits in your account balance. When should I pay off debt? How much should I be saving? Can I still have fun with my money?

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Learning to Fly: How to teach your kids good savings habits early

On our podcast episode “Raising Financially Successful Kids,” author Bobbi Rebell shared the mind-blowing statistic that 79% of parents are providing financial support to their adult children. If you’re a parent of young kids and that little nugget of information scares you…well, it should. But don’t worry!

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5 ways to prevent fraud

Following the news of recent bank failures, fraudsters and scammers have been up to their usual tricks. Times of uncertainty often create a breeding ground of opportunity for criminals who are trying to steal your personal information or money.

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7 local 'Women in Business' break down barriers in male-dominated industries

About 10 years ago, Business Banker Jill Mockler looked at the community around her and saw a need to bring women in business together. From that need, First National Bank’s annual Ladies Day Event was born. “We started this event after realizing that many of the women we work closely with are in demanding roles,” Mockler said.

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Women in Business: Jill Mockler exemplifies leadership in business banking

Women in Business

For Women’s History Month, First National Bank is profiling outstanding women in male-dominated or stereotypically male industries. Check out our other “Women in Business” features! Jill Mockler has spent her entire 23-year career at First National Bank.

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Women in Business: Kari Karst creates opportunities for others in construction

Women in Business

For Women’s History Month, First National Bank is profiling outstanding women in male-dominated or stereotypically male industries. Check out our other “Women in Business” features!

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2023 financial resolution checkup: How to pay down high-interest debt

First National Wealth Management

We’re now a fourth of the way into the year, so what better time than the present to have a checkup on your 2023 financial resolutions? I hope you’re still committed to your New Year’s resolutions, creating new habits, and thriving — but if not, you still have the vast majority of 2023 to turn things around!

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