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Fraud Education: Business Check Fraud

Despite the evolution of electronic banking and payment systems, check fraud remains a persistent and costly problem for business owners. During a six-month period in 2023, FinCEN (Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, a division of the U.S. Treasury) received over 15,000 reports of mail theft-related check fraud totaling over $688 million1. Mitek, ...read more

Holiday Spending Tips

Ready to start your holiday spending? Follow these five simple tips to stay on track with your expenses: Start with a list. Make a list of the people you want to purchase a gift for. Then, make a second list of your other planned holiday expenses — gas, hotel stays, ...read more

Volunteer Spotlight – Eric Rahlfs

First Mid is honored to recognize Eric Rahlfs, Financial Advisor with First Mid Wealth Management in Carmi, IL, as our Volunteer Spotlight for November 2024. Eric is committed to supporting local community organizations through volunteerism, consistently demonstrating our core values. What causes are you passionate about supporting through volunteerism? Through my ...read more

New Year Goal: Set Yourself Up for Financial Success

You can make resolutions at any time of the year, but the start of a new year is an especially popular time. The promise of a fresh beginning inspires many to set goals that enhance their daily lives. Popular resolutions often focus on improving physical, emotional, and mental health, like ...read more

New Year’s Resolution: How to Create a Budget

As a new year approaches, many of us reflect on the past year and set goals for the next. One of the most empowering resolutions you can make is to create and stick to a budget. A well-planned budget can help you achieve financial stability, reduce stress, and reach your ...read more

How to Winterize Your Home

Taking proper precautions against winter conditions is an important step for homeowners to take. Not only will you be able to enjoy the season with your loved ones, you’ll also have the peace of mind knowing your home is protected from any disasters that winter may throw your way. Here are ...read more

The Dos and Don’ts of Holiday Online Shopping

During the holiday season, many consumers choose the convenience of doing their shopping online rather than making a trip to brick and mortar retail stores. Although online shopping has its advantages, it can also pose a potential risk for including identity theft and other scams. Identity theft is when a ...read more

A Solution to Cash Flow for Your Business

Managing a business in today’s environment isn’t easy and growing a business can be even more challenging. Having cash flow is important for all businesses! If you appreciate the value of receiving your cash at the time of service, rather than waiting on your customers to pay you, then Accounts ...read more