May 22, 2023
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 ...read more
May 9, 2023
At First Mid, we support and encourage all our employees to pursue the dreams they have for their careers. We recently asked Mandy Lewis, our Chief Deposit Services Officer, a series of questions about her career path. Mandy started at First Mid in the Marketing department and has worked her ...read more
May 5, 2023
Financial institutions work hard to protect your personal identifiable information (PII) and confidential account information. There are many layers of security measures in place to help make sure you are the only one who can obtain information about, or conduct transactions through, your account(s).
However, scammers know about all these security ...read more
April 27, 2023
Throughout the last several years, First Mid has taken steps to conserve the environment. Lee Harms, Director of Real Estate & Property Management, has answered a series of questions about First Mid's carbon footprint and the choices First Mid is making to reduce our impact on the environment.
How long ...read more
April 12, 2023
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 ...read more
April 12, 2023
You likely have a good idea of what you want your retirement to look like. You may have even kicked around a few ideas about what you’re going to do with all that free time. But what are you doing now to prepare yourself financially for those idyllic golden years? ...read more
April 12, 2023
How do you envision your future? As you navigate the twists and turns thrown at you throughout life, having a roadmap handy can help you reach the goals you set for yourself years ago. First Mid has created a Financial Pathways planning strategy that factors in all the stages of ...read more
April 11, 2023
At First Mid, we care about the financial success of all our customers — from students of all ages to those new to the workforce, from those with spouses and families to those who are nearing retirement. We are here to help customers in all walks and stages of life.
For ...read more
April 4, 2023
As your financial services partner, it’s important to keep us notified when your contact information, including your mailing address and email address, changes. When your mail goes to the wrong address, someone else could be opening your account statement or other financial documents — putting your account in jeopardy and ...read more
March 31, 2023
Peer-to-peer (P2P) payment apps offer simple and convenient ways to send and receive money. You’ve probably heard of these apps with names such as Zelle, PayPal, Venmo, and Cash App. Many P2P apps allow you to send money with just a single click or swipe. That speed gives fraudsters the chance ...read more