Traditions Blog
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Just Another Day in the Life of an Ag Lender
Andrea Foore, our Agribusiness Lending Officer, agreed to “farm sit” for friends while they were away. On a recent very cold morning, Andrea awoke to temperatures of zero degrees. Andrea went to check on the cattle herd at 6 a.m. and she came upon a …
February 6, 2019
Tips to Avoid Fraud During Tax Season
I can’t think of a better time than Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week – January 28 through February 1 – to help educate local residents about how to reduce the risk that you or someone you know will become a victim of tax-related identity …
January 22, 2019
Make Your List and Check It Twice
As we dash into the holiday season, many of us are preparing lists --- holiday card recipients, gifts for friends and family, or menu items for festive meals. Reviewing your financial plan, preparing for tax season, and rebalancing your portfolio may …
December 4, 2018
How to Safeguard Online Accounts
With so many of our daily activities now taking place online, there has never been a better time to take action and safeguard our online accounts. Unfortunately, many individuals continue to use the same weak password for all of their online …
October 13, 2018
Seven Money Tips Millennials Can Bank On
As millennials face unprecedented financial burdens such as student debt and rising housing costs, the anticipation of the New Year is a great time to get strategic about finances and invest for the long term. A local bank can help with everything …
September 30, 2018
How is Technology Impacting Agribusiness?
When most people hear the term Agribusiness, they tend to think only of agricultural production. Though Agribusiness includes this type of farming activity, it also encompasses the whole gamut of crop and livestock raising as well as the ancillary …
September 21, 2018