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

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Do you practice safe checks? Tips for preventing check fraud

Do you practice safe checks? It should come as easily as airline safety, so buckle up for this one. Despite the fact that check use has declined by 25%, reports of check fraud have soared. Actually, they’ve nearly doubled since 2021.

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First National Bank named 'Disability Inclusion Partner' by Employment Disability Resources

The First National Bank in Sioux Falls has received the Disability Inclusion Partner award from Employment Disability Resources, a local nonprofit organization that aids businesses in recruiting, retaining, and promoting individuals with disabilities. The City of Sioux Falls and Employment Disability Resources developed the award in 2013 to recognize businesses that employ one or more individuals with a disability.

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Can you spot a phishing scam?

Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent emails, texts, and calls from scammers pretending to be their bank. And in this time of expanded use of online and mobile banking, the problem is only growing worse.

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Tax-advantaged retirement accounts: What’s the difference between traditional and Roth?

First National Wealth Management

So, you’ve started a new job. Maybe it’s your first job, or maybe you’ve decided to continue your career with a different company. As you begin your new job, you’ll also be setting up contributions into a retirement account. This could be an IRA or an employer-sponsored plan — such as a 401(k), 403(b), etc.

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Insuring Your Success – Crop insurance updates going into 2025

First on the Farm Newsletter

Wrapping up 2024 Although it’s still early, I’m seeing and hearing of corn production at or above Actual Production History (APH) levels for multi-peril crop insurance. As I type this article, ironically, both new crop corn and soybean futures prices are down 13% from our spring price guarantee (corn – $4.66 to $4.05; soybeans – $11.55 to $10.05).

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Ways to make a cash or check deposit

As part of our commitment to serving your financial needs with innovative technology and convenient locations, we offer multiple ways to make a deposit.

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Health vs. wealth: Business founder Diana Cabrices stresses importance of finding balance

Common Cents on the Prairie™

“Essentially, I worked so hard to reach a status and a financial level that, then, I had to use that same money to get my health back.” After growing up in a paycheck-to-paycheck household, Diana Cabrices — founder of Diana Cabrices Consulting — worked so hard to achieve financial security that she began to pay the price with her health.

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Using home equity to finance your remodel, with help from Mortgage Banker Jill Salter

Are you thinking about making home improvements or planning your next renovation project? You may want to consider using the equity in your home to finance a remodel. Jill Salter, a mortgage banker based out of Brandon, is passionate about helping homeowners use their home equity to fulfill other financial goals, such as remodeling projects.

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Kids and cash: 3 tips from a fellow parent for teaching your kids about money

First National Wealth Management

Parents, feeling like an ATM these days? Me too! Whether it’s my tween daughters and all their skincare products or my sports-obsessed son wanting the latest and greatest baseball bat or basketball shoes, it seems like my current life stage is money in, money out. All the while, we’re trying to teach the kids important lessons about money.

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Protecting your finances after the Social Security data breach

According to a report from USA Today, a national data breach has led to hackers obtaining and subsequently releasing 2.9 billion records containing people’s sensitive personal information. The compromised information includes Social Security numbers, names, current and past addresses, names of relatives, email addresses, and phone numbers.

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