This year’s Medicare annual enrollment period runs from October 15 to December 7. During annual enrollment, you will need to decide if your current Medicare health plans and prescription drug coverage still meet your needs or decide if you have to make changes for the following year.
There is a lot ...
Does your business worry about Cyber Risk? There’s insurance for that.
Businesses should be careful about all aspects of protection, but, in the last three years, cyber risk has seen the largest percentage increase in claims – more than any other type of coverage. As our world becomes more reliant on ...
Financing a new home can be daunting… but it doesn’t have to be. First Mid can help. Our mortgage lenders live and work in your community, and are ready to answer your questions.
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To help you prepare for this milestone, we are sharing some helpful tips for first-time homebuyers, so you'll ...
Whether you need a loan for this year's crop or need help managing farm property, we have an experienced team of ag professionals you can turn to.
Ag Business
Our experienced farm managers see that the client's property is managed in an efficient manner, keeping the farm's ownership goals in mind. Our ...
Don’t forget: The deadline to file your 2019 federal income tax return is April 15, 2020. If you’re looking for a last minute way to reduce your 2019 taxes, contributing to an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) may be an option for you.
Anyone who has earned income, or has a spouse ...
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 ...
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 ...
The holiday season and the end of year will be here before you know it! If you’ve taken a couple detours that have prevented you from reaching your financial goals, fall is a great time to get yourself back on track.
Review Your Spending
Spent more than you should have this past ...
Whether you’re a freshman or senior in college, it’s important to build healthy financial habits early on before heading into the ‘real world.’ Here are some tips to keep in mind when it comes to managing your finances while in college.
Get in the Habit of Keeping a Budget
If you have ...
