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It's time to have the money talk

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.

How We Money: Finding financial freedom

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Financial freedom is not just a state of independence — it’s also a mindset. And Heather and Amos Kittelson had the right mindset when they committed to paying off more than $50,000 of debt.

5 secrets to successful investing

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Timing the market. Trading. Rebalancing. If you’re investing, chances are you’re taking part in one or more of these activities. But are you doing any of them right?

Retirement planning is more than just numbers

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Retirement can be exciting — or scary, depending on your circumstances. For those who plan well, account for their anticipated needs, and have a good idea of what to expect, retirement can and should be rewarding!

How you can listen to our podcast

One of the biggest misconceptions when it comes to investing and financial planning is that you have to have hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars to do it. That’s simply not true.

How We Money: Married with debt

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Eric and Laryssa Fahrendorf know something about debt. Actually, they know 360,000 somethings about debt. The couple, who have been married for a little more than a year, graduated from chiropractic school with a combined $360,000 in student loan debt.

Common Cents on the Prairie celebrates 10,000 downloads

On the fourth floor of the Bank, in a corner office overlooking downtown Sioux Falls, sits Chief Wealth Management Officer Adam Cox.

In the spirit of giving

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With the year-end fast approaching, you might be preparing to make donations to your favorite charities for the holiday season.

The secret to becoming a millionaire

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When people hear the word “millionaire,” they often think of luxury cars, designer clothes, big houses, and yachts. In reality, your unassuming next-door neighbor could be a millionaire. And if you play your cards right, you could be too!

How We Money: Money and marriage

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Talking about money can get uncomfortable; that’s why most people avoid the topic altogether. In fact, a study done by Ally Bank showed that 70% of Americans think it’s rude to talk about money.

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