Internet Safety Month, observed each June, is a great time to consider how you are securing your family’s safety online.
There are several unique risks associated with children and online safety. When a child is using a computer or mobile device, normal safeguards and security practices may not be sufficient. Children ...
Every year, members of the Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers produce an update on “Farmland Values and Lease Trends” from throughout the state. The results, combined with surveys conducted by professors from the University of Illinois and white papers from farmland professionals, are published in March ...
We are committed to having a positive impact in all the communities we serve — whether it be through conducting financial education, providing access to capital for small business owners or providing financing for purchasing a home, or delivering financial services like Wealth Management and Insurance. First Mid is devoted ...
As we continue into the year, it’s a good idea to schedule some time to review your financial health. One step you may be thinking about taking is starting or growing your personal savings.
Consider these benefits of a savings account:
Spend Without Borrowing or Using CreditA savings account can help ...
U.S. card skimming has increased by over 500% in the last two years with more than 161,000 compromised cards being impacted. Skimmers are used frequently at ATMs and fuel pumps because of their easy access and large usage. Skimming costs financial institutions and consumers more than $1 billion each year. ...
At First Mid, we have a Spring Home Cleaning Checklist to help you check off the household chores you should complete during the Spring season.
Download and print our Spring Home Cleaning Checklist here.
Inside Your Home:
Dust ceiling fans and light fixtures
Wipe down lightbulbs
Sweep out fireplace and store any unused logs
Degrease cooking ...
First Mid Bancshares, Inc. (First Mid), in collaboration with the USA Today network, is proud to announce they have earned a Top Workplaces USA award for 2024. Top Workplaces USA celebrates organizations with 150 or more employees that have prioritized people-first cultures. Winners of the Top Workplaces USA award are ...
The main goal of any mortgage lender is that your home buying experience is stress free, especially on the much-anticipated day your loan closes. Specific lending guidelines must be adhered to in order to have that trouble-free closing.
Here are 10 important tips to remember as your closing date approaches:
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In the last few years, though many organizations rushed to digitize, others stuck with legacy processes for their payments because of the perceived time, energy and IT resources required to change. However, implementing the right commercial card program can be easy and the benefits of modernization far outweigh any perceived ...
Today, companies are faced with scams from all fronts, including payroll fraud. Businesses large and small can become targets of this scam. The goal is to have employees’ payroll direct deposits moved to a bank account controlled by the scammer. Social media easily provides enough information about a person’s employment ...
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