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 ...
As of January 1, 2024, many companies in the United States must report information about their beneficial owners, i.e., the individuals who ultimately own or control the company. Reporting is done through the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a U.S. Department of the Treasury Bureau. This ownership requirement is often ...
During a typical class period on a Thursday morning in December 2023, high school special education teacher and drama instructor, Gwen Boyce, altered her routine. Between helping individual students improve their study skills, she glanced at her computer. It showed the live online auction of her family's farmland — with ...
First Mid is honored to recognize Amber Harper, Wealth Management Project Lead, as our Volunteer Spotlight for May 2024. Amber is committed to supporting local community organizations through volunteerism, consistently demonstrating our core values.
What causes are you passionate about supporting through volunteerism? I tend to lean in the direction of ...
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. ...
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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