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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

Tax Time Tips

Each year, as the April 15th deadline to either file your taxes or file for an extension approaches, many people scramble to submit their tax returns. As you embark on your tax journey, ease the process by starting with our list of key tasks and things to remember.
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Personal – Saving, Planning & Budgeting

Fun Ways to Build Your Savings Account

Saving money doesn’t have to be something you dread. Whether you’re just beginning a path to financial responsibility or you’ve been handling your finances successfully for years, adding variety to your savings routine can keep you on track.
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Personal - Banking Products and Services

What are the Differences Between a Money Market Account and a CD?

Adequate savings are critical to healthy finances. Instead of keeping money in a piggy bank or regular checking account, you may be curious about money market and CD accounts.
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Personal – Saving, Planning & Budgeting

Using Direct Deposit for Your Tax Refund

We are proud members of the American Bankers Association (ABA) and we appreciate the helpful content and tips they continue to provide their members and the general public. This year, the ABA shared this graphic to help taxpayers learn more about the fastest and most secure method to receive their tax refund: direct deposit.
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Personal – Saving, Planning & Budgeting

How to Make a February Personal Finance Calendar

Managing your personal finances is an ongoing process that requires discipline.
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Afford Your Dream Home with a Down Payment Assistance (DPA) Program

A down payment assistance (DPA) program can help you get the home of your dreams at a price you can afford. In this article, we’ll discuss what you need to know about down payment assistance programs including: what they are, how to qualify, and what options exist to help you turn your dream of home ownership into a reality.
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First-Time Homebuyer’s Steps to Success

Buying a home is no small task. In fact, it’s one of the biggest endeavors many folks will take on. Throw in the fact that you’re a first-time homebuyer, and it can feel daunting. But fear not. If you’re prepared and know what to expect, you can avoid a lot of stress and confusion.
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Upon Further Review 3Q 2023: The Current Situation of Valuation Dislocation

Financial markets have provided a smorgasbord of performance results across asset classes and indices through the first three quarters of 2023. It is against this backdrop that we focus this installment of Upon Further Review on equity relative valuations, multiple expansion, and market implications heading into 2024.
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Upon Further Review 2Q 2023: Inopinatum Expectus & Leading Economic Indicators

Looking back at the events that transpired across financial markets in the first half of 2023, we can’t help but think of an old Latin proverb: inopinatum expectus, or “expect the unexpected.” What might the 2H 2023 markets have in store? While difficult to predict, we believe the outcome may be informed by the topic of this quarter’s Upon Further Review installment: Leading Economic Indicators.
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