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 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 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 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
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
March 20, 2023
At First Mid, we are proud to support women-owned businesses. We have many commercial clients throughout our locations in Illinois, Missouri, and Texas, who are either fully women-owned or partially women-owned. In honor of Women’s History Month, we are highlighting women-owned businesses who have worked with First Mid to inspire ...read more
March 20, 2023
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 ...read more
March 14, 2023
Saving for your next home’s mortgage loan can be a complicated undertaking. When it comes to payments, interest rates, taxes, and refunds — the math of it all starts to become a blur. Here are four tips our mortgage lenders recommend to help you get started.
Open a Separate Savings Account ...read more
March 6, 2023
When it comes to saving money, you might shop around before choosing an account where you want to deposit your money. When you do, ‘Interest Rate’ and ‘APY’ are words you will see and hear as you look at deposit products such as savings accounts, money markets, and certificates of ...read more
March 3, 2023
How does a fake check scam work? The following stories are scenarios for check fraud:
You are "accidentally" overpaid for an item you sold online. The buyer asks you to send them the overpayment via wire transfer or popular funds transfer apps like the Cash App.
You receive a work-from-home offer, ...read more