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Perhaps no other season in Central Illinois threatens as much unpredictability and potential for disaster as tornado season.  Storms can blow up out of nowhere or turn deadly without more than a moment’s notice.  However, while you can’t predict where a tornado may spin up or touch down, you can be prepared in tornado season

In recognition of National Ag Day, Federated Bank is celebrating the contributions of America’s local farmers, ranchers, and agricultural enterprises. At Federated Bank, we recognize the essential role of agriculture, which is central to our country’s health and prosperity. Federated Bank pledges to do all we can to support these stewards of the land and

There are always unscrupulous people that are trying to take advantage of others for their own personal gain.  The specific schemes or the tools used may change, but the intent is the same.  Scammers want to take your money away from you and keep it for themselves.  This is a sad fact of life.  While

Have you heard of BNPL programs? Short for Buy Now, Pay Later, BNPL programs have been around for a while, but they have increased in popularity as online purchasing has become more common.  It isn’t hard to see the appeal of these plans that allow you to take possession of a purchase while postponing the

The New Year is a great time to look at your life and make some needed changes.  This is especially true for your personal finances.  If you’re ready to make your personal finances in 2022 work for you, then here are some places where you might consider changing your approach. Be More Engaged It can

Spring is the season that is typically associated with home buying and selling, but the truth is that in every season there will be some people who need to buy a home and others who need to sell.  While winter may not be the most popular time to sell a home, there are ways to

Temperatures are beginning to fall, and it’s only going to get worse!  We have several months of cold winter days ahead of us so we might as well settle in.  We’ll get out our warm sweaters and throw another log on the fire as we watch the snow fall and the wind blow.  Sounds cozy,

Going to the bank used to be a part of the routine errands that everyone had to do on a regular basis.  In the past few years, things have changed.  Technology has influenced all of life and industry, including our banking habits.  Trips to the bank have decreased as we’ve gained the ability to do

Businesses have always had to put measures in place to guard against scams, fraud, and theft.  However, with the technological advances that businesses have enjoyed over the last century, criminals’ means for stealing have greatly expanded.  To keep your company safe, you need to be proactive and stay one step ahead of the thieves.  The

With all the changes we have experienced over the past 18 months, you may be wondering about the home buying process. What has changed about the way homebuyers search for, select, and finance a home and what has stayed the same? Keep reading to learn more about the unique challenges and opportunities of buying a