By Matt Clark, President & CEO of Federated Bank When you reach a milestone in your life, it’s always good to look back and take stock of where you have been. Since Federated Bank will be celebrating 100 years of service this year, we are taking this opportunity to look back at our history. Keep […]
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Banking Tips for Millennials
By Andrea Eldert Adulthood is inevitable for every generation…and, Millennials, you are no exception. While the youngest of you are still in middle school, high school, or college, more and more are entering the busy years of building a career and a family. Many are just getting started; others are a little more experienced. So […]
Benefits of Offering Health Savings Accounts to Employees
By Tom Cleary Health savings accounts (HSA’s) have become more popular in recent years. As healthcare costs have risen, HSA’s have become a common way of managing these costs. If your small business is considering these helpful accounts, these are some of their benefits. Health Savings Accounts Help Lower Healthcare Costs. As costs from health […]
Small Business Lending: Some Questions to Consider
By Craig Gocken Nearly every small business finds itself in need of financing at some point. Maybe you are just starting your business and you need some capital to keep things going at the beginning. Or maybe your business is considering the purchase of a building. There are many good reasons to borrow money. Likewise, […]
Using a Security Freeze to Protect Against Identity Theft
By Joan Honeycutt, Vice President, Onarga Facility Identity theft is a major concern. If you have been the victim of identity theft (or know someone who has), you are aware of the disastrous consequences of this crime. Many of us take steps to protect ourselves from the threat of identity theft, like protecting your passwords […]
Safety Tips for the Spring Planting Season
By Cindy Cabbage, Assistant Vice President, Loda Facility Everyone looks forward to spring. It feels so good to see the last of the snow disappear and feel the warmer breezes. And for farmers, spring means the beginning of a new season, another round of planting. But for those of us in rural communities, whether farmers […]
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