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By Mary Lukow, Assistant Manager, Chebanse Facility It is never too early to teach your kids about finances. Now I’m not advocating that you try to explain how to calculate compounding interest to your 2-year-old. That is not a worthwhile endeavor! However, once you’re past the toddler stage, any child can learn some basic financial […]

By Joan Honeycutt, Vice President Onarga Facility A lot has changed over the last 20 years. Even the way we do simple tasks like paying our bills and balancing our checkbooks looks a lot different than it did in 1995. While that is true for much of the population, it may not be true for […]

By Cindy Cabbage, Assistant Vice President Loda Facility Are you looking to get away for some summer fun but don’t want to spend the time or money to travel too far? The good news is that you don’t have to! Fortunately, Illinois has some great places to visit no matter what you think makes a […]

By Matt Clark, President Federated Bank It’s always encouraging to be greeted by a smiling face at your local community bank. What’s even better is to know that behind the warm greetings and smiling faces is a bank that’s financially healthy. But how can the average consumer really know about the financial health of any […]

By Joan Honeycutt, Vice President Onarga Facility June has traditionally been and continues to be the most popular month for weddings in America. If you are in the midst of planning for one, you know just how many things there are to take care of. Book the venue – Check. Buy the dress – Check. […]

By Domi Garcia, Assistant Loan Officer Onarga Office What is it about spring that makes us want to get to work on our houses and yards? Maybe it’s the inspiration of nature with the fresh appearance of buds, flowers, new leaves, and green grass. Or maybe it’s the increased warmth and sunlight that give us […]