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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Personal – Saving, Planning & Budgeting
Your Biggest Asset You Probably Have not Insured
Disability coverage has become a specialty insurance that is provided by a handful of insurance carriers.
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Personal – Saving, Planning & Budgeting
Young Parents Need to Coordinate Retirement Plans with Estate Plans
If you've started saving in a retirement plan, you need to coordinate it with an estate plan or things may not happen as you would want.
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Personal – Saving, Planning & Budgeting
Will That Hybrid Car Really Save You Money?
It is important to do the math when considering purchasing a hybrid car.
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Personal – Saving, Planning & Budgeting
Will a Debt Management Plan Hurt My Chances of Getting Credit?
For people struggling with debt, the Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) is a viable and legitimate solution that shouldn’t be mistaken for one those debt consolidation or settlement companies.
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Why You Need a Will
No matter how small your estate, there will be consequences for your surviving family if you die without a will.
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Why You Need a Living Trust
A living trust is an estate planning tool that facilitates the transfer of your assets to your family members.
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Personal – Saving, Planning & Budgeting
Do Not Make These Financial Mistakes After You Reach Age 50
It is never too late to correct past mistakes to ensure financial security as you age, so reduce debt, put away funds for an emergency, and strive to increase retirement savings.
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Why You Should Manage Your Marriage Enterprise Like a Business
Marriage, like a business, is an enterprise that runs on cash flow. The more effective it is at managing cash flow the more successful of an enterprise it becomes. Maybe it's time to manage your personal finances like a business.
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Annuities: The Swiss Army Knife of Financial Planning
Amidst volatile markets and rising interest rates, annuities emerge as versatile tools for legacy, healthcare, long-term care, Social Security, and charitable planning.
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