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

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Headwinds on the horizon

As most of you have put your planters away and are busy wrapping up spraying, tending to livestock, and picking up the pieces from the recent storms, you’ve probably already begun to think about harvest this fall.

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First National Bank, Thunder Road create award-winning partnership

Both Thunder Road and The First National Bank in Sioux Falls place a strong emphasis on family, relationships, innovation, and a commitment to their community. So, when the owners of Thunder Road made the decision to build a massive indoor fun center in 2019, it made sense for them to partner with the local community bank.

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How we support our teammates’ mental health

For a little more than two years, our Downtown location has been under construction. In that time, our employees have experienced a lot of changes in their work environment, from different parking arrangements to varying temperatures within the building to the occasional sounds of construction (drilling, pounding, welding, etc.). But through it all, our teammates have remained positive. Why?

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Why you should trust your financial future to a certified financial planner

Since 2019, Wealth Advisor Bryant Henderson has spent countless hours completing rigorous coursework and studying for an extensive exam to earn his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification — a recent accomplishment of his that we just had to share. “I’ve wanted to become a CFP ever since I chose to major in investments at the University of North Dakota,” Bryant said.

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Your money questions answered

Common Cents on the Prairie™

Do you have questions about tackling student loan debt, funding your child’s college education, or paying off your mortgage early? So do a lot of other people!

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Meet our 2022 scholarship winners

If you were given a million dollars, how would you use the money to improve your community? Well, it’s not a million dollars, but since 2005, we have awarded $81,000 in scholarships to local high school seniors!

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Catching up with the Joneses (ft. Rachel Cruze)

Common Cents on the Prairie™

Has social media made comparison culture worse? Are we actually just trying to keep up with broke people? On the first ever episode of Common Cents on the Prairie™, we talked about keeping up with the Joneses. Since then, that episode has continuously been one of our most downloaded.

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Easy ways going green can save you money

If you had an unexpected expense of $1,000 come up, could you cover it without going into debt? According to Bankrate, 56% of Americans don’t have $1,000 in emergency savings right now. But the good news is that saving money and sustainability go hand in hand.

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Where to start when you lose a loved one

We know how hard it is to lose a loved one, so we want to help ease your stress as much as we can. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of things you’ll need to do when your loved one passes away.

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It's time to have the money talk

Common Cents on the Prairie™

Have you had the money talk with your significant other, your kids, your family, or your friends yet? We’ve shared a lot about the importance of talking about money on our podcast.

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