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Archive: Financial Education

Fall Back Into Financial Success

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 ...read more

College 101: Building Healthy Financial Habits

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 ...read more

Sweetening the Commercial Lending Process

Your dream flower shop, that unexpected expense to replace old machinery, or a much-needed expansion for your thriving accounting firm. No matter the business or the reason, you need access to hassle-free lending options. The loan pre-approval, negotiation, and final approval process can be tricky to navigate, so let’s discuss ...read more

Teach Children to Save

Although there is no right age to start teaching your kids how to save money, it doesn't hurt to start introducing financial concepts at an early age. Here are some ways that you can teach your children about how to be financially responsible. Explain Needs vs. wants By distinguishing the difference between ...read more

Retirement Planning… have you started?

First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes…err…retirement planning? You realize this after discovering that education and career goals only begin the stress of properly planning your retirement. Think of it this way: your future self is counting on you to take care of business now to make sure you ...read more

Save For The Things You Love

Would you love to purchase your first home, or love to know that your retirement funds will allow you to travel? Whether your dream is considered a short-term or a long-term goal, it’s important to have the right savings tools in place to achieve them. At First Mid, we offer various ...read more