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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Sunflower Bank – Market Commentary
Weekly Market Commentary: Markets Move Higher Despite Hawkish Fed Commentary
6/22/2026: Stocks ended the week up ~1% after volatile trading around the Fed’s hawkish hold and updated rate projections.
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Personal – Saving, Planning & Budgeting, Personal - Banking Products and Services , Business - Financial Planning
Insurance Strategies for Wealth Planning
When thoughtfully integrated into long-term plans, insurance helps address risk, supports liquidity needs, and strengthens outcomes.
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Sunflower Bank – Market Commentary
Weekly Market Commentary: Stocks Rise Amidst Mixed Inflation Data
6/15/2026: Equity markets rose last week, with technology stocks performing particularly well.
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Personal - Security Center
Protecting Seniors From Identity Theft
Seniors are the most vulnerable group for identity theft. Here's information about staying safe.
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Business – Starting & Transitioning
The Transfer of Ownership: What are Your Options?
The best course of action to take when planning to transfer ownership of your business is to plan and prepare.
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Weekly Market Commentary: Stocks Snap Streak of Gains Following Strong Jobs Report
June 8, 2026: Equity markets declined last week and risk assets came under significant pressure on Friday.
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Sunflower Bank – Market Commentary
Weekly Market Commentary: Stocks Rise Yet Again as Oil Falls Further
June 1, 2026: Equity markets performed well during the holiday-shortened week as the S&P 500 Index notched its ninth consecutive positive week.
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Sunflower Bank – Market Commentary
Weekly Market Commentary: S&P 500 Index Continues Streak of Weekly Increases
May 26, 2026: Equity markets rose again last week as the S&P 500 extended its streak of consecutive positive weeks to eight.
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How Much Money Do I Need to Retire?
Estimating retirement needs involves careful planning, considering expenses, income sources, and potential medical costs to ensure lifelong financial security.
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