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Which retirement accounts should I withdraw from first?

First National Wealth Management

Heading into retirement can lead to a lot of financial questions. You’ve just spent much of your working career prioritizing saving, accumulating assets, and preparing for the future — including retirement. As that day edges ever so close and you...
Rob Thuringer and Dave Ellens, owners of Lakeco Crop Services.

Owners of ag retailer Lakeco Crop Services recount 2019 flooding, banking partnership

First on the Farm Newsletter

The year was 2019, and flooding was rampant across southeastern South Dakota. It started in the spring with heavy snowfall that was abruptly followed by a quick snow melt. And if that wasn’t enough to derail the state’s #1 industry,...
Cindy Peterson sits in front of a microphone for the Common Cents on the Prairie podcast.

Maximizing your giving impact: Founder of local nonprofit consulting firm shares insights

Common Cents on the Prairie™

Cindy Peterson wants everyone to view themselves as a philanthropist, whether that means giving of your time, talent, or treasure. The founder and CEO of Maximizing Excellence, a nonprofit consulting firm in Sioux Falls, joined our podcast, Common Cents on...
A map, camera, magnifying glass, and toy airplane laid out on a table.

Travel Checklist: Keep your money safe while you're away

Before you board that plane, hit the beach, or check in to your hotel, it’s important to make sure you keep your money safe while you’re away. Our travel checklist includes a few tips to ensure worrying about finances doesn’t...
Two brothers doing estate planning for joint ownership of assets.

Understanding types of joint ownership to simplify your estate plan

First National Wealth Management

With a shared passion for the outdoors and a love for hunting, brothers John and Joe pool their resources to purchase a plot of hunting land in the vast expanse of central South Dakota. The memories they envisioned creating on...
Nancy Savage, owner of Child's Play Toys, holding a stuffed cat amidst racks of girls' clothing.

Get to know Sioux Falls toy store Child’s Play Toys

Women in Business

She’s exactly what you’d imagine a toy store owner to be. Like a character straight out of a movie about a magic toy shop. Except Nancy Savage is the magic of Child’s Play Toys. Brimming with energy and radiating joy...
Headshot of Britt Strum, Mortgage Banker at The First National Bank in Sioux Falls.

New home construction: What to know before building, according to Mortgage Banker Britt Strum

New home construction is an intricate process that, according to Mortgage Banker Britt Strum, will test even the most patient of homebuyers. But those who are up to the challenge can look forward to moving into a brand new home...
Erin Rallis hangs wedding dresses in the window of Sioux Falls bridal shop Marie and Marie Bridal.

Get to know Sioux Falls bridal shop Marie and Marie Bridal

Women in Business

Some people claim they can read their sibling’s mind. For sisters Erin Rallis and Kayla Thompson, that sentiment just might be more than hyperbole. “Marie and Marie Bridal feels like one of those things that was meant to be,” said...
Michael Bender, Adam Cox, and Jean Bender posing for a group photo.

Michael and Jean Bender discuss Bender Companies, money story at our live podcast event

Common Cents on the Prairie™

If Michael and Jean Bender were to sum up their money story, it would be that opposites attract. He was raised to be a spender, while she was raised to be so frugal that a fried shrimp basket felt like...
Headshot of Mitch Janssen, Business Banker at The First National Bank in Sioux Falls.

FNB renovates Benson Road branch, adds new business banker

We recently renovated our Benson Road branch to make room for an additional business banker. Known as the “Transportation Branch,” the location is home to our team of Business Bankers — Team Lead Russ Robers, Derek Simonsen, and Justin Zandstra...
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