In recognition of Safer Internet Day on February 11, the American Bankers Association recommends the following seven tips to help consumers guard against online threats and maintain a safe and secure web environment.
Keep your computers and mobile devices up to date. Having the latest security software, web browser, and ...
While many people have heard about identity theft, most don’t even realize they are a victim until they notice an unfamiliar charge on their credit card statement; they review their credit report; or they are contacted by a debt collector.
Knowing how to protect yourself is your first line of defense. ...
Why use more than one payment method when First Mid Online Banking offers a simple way to organize your bills and pay them when they’re due? With Online Bill Pay, you can take care of your bills in one place — without the hassle of writing checks, addressing envelopes or ...
The start of a new year is a great time to set yourself up with a plan that can help you achieve your goals for the year ahead. If your new year's resolution includes organizing your finances to better your financial health, here are a few tips to help you ...
With the price of a college education in the U.S. consistently rising, it’s never been more important to start planning ahead. By getting an early start with a 529 College Savings Plan, you can help your child or grandchild prepare for rising tuition costs.
A 529 savings plan is a valuable ...
Longtime recipients of Midwest Farmowner, a newsletter published by First Mid Ag Services, have been familiar with our staff and offices in Bloomington, Decatur, Kankakee, Peoria and Springfield, previously Soy Capital Ag Services offices. With the recent transition to First Mid Ag Services, we have added another regional Ag Services ...
If you have trouble saving for holiday expenses, we have an account for you! You can avoid the stress of holiday spending when you open a Christmas Club account any time before January 31st and start saving for 2020.
You will only need $1 to open the account. And to make ...
How often do you think about the food on the table? Not just how tasty it is, but the work that truly goes into producing your favorite meal. Spoiler alert! It takes the hard work and dedication of a team of people ranging from the tireless farmer to the expert ...
Ready to start your holiday spending? Determine your expenses then follow a few simple tips to stay on track:
Start with a list. Make a list of the people you need to buy a gift for. Then make a second list of the other planned holiday expenses – gas, hotel ...
If you need help understanding your Medicare Options, join us at one of our upcoming Medicare Options Seminars. First Mid Insurance Group will be hosting seminars and open houses beginning in October and continuing through December in the following communities:
This is an opportunity to receive the important information to help ...
