Resource Articles
Our Resource Center provides education on personal and business financial topics, information on online security and fraud prevention, and articles from leaders at Sunflower Bank.
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Do You Have Poor Credit? Consider a Secured Credit Card
Consider a secured credit card: You provide the lender with a cash deposit and in return you are issued with a credit card.
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Direct Deposit of Payroll and Government Checks
Direct deposit of your paycheck is the fastest, safest and most convenient way to get your wages into your checking or savings account.
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How to Maximize Your Credit Card Rewards Without Getting into Trouble
Credit cards have some really good reward programs but credit cards can also get you into financial trouble.
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How Many Credit Cards Should You Have?
The right number has everything to do with your particular situation; your spending habits, your budget, your debt loan and, most importantly, your ability to manage credit.
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Higher Credit Limits Can Increase Your Credit Score
Borrowing less against higher limits reduces your credit ratio and can increase your credit score.
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Government Apps to Keep You Up to Date
The federal government has developed applications to help you keep track of wait times at TSA checkpoints, federal job openings and more.
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Free Annual Copies of Your Credit Report
You are entitled to receive a free copy of your credit report each year from each of the three main credit reporting bureaus: Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax.
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Filling Out The Paperwork For Your First Job
Plan to spend some time evaluating your options and completing the paper work. Ask questions about anything you do not understand, and if your situation changes, go back and ask more questions.
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Never Charge Simply to Build Good Credit
The best way to build good credit is to pay your bills on time. Even one late payment can negatively affect months of on time remittance.
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