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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Teaching Your High School Grad How to Build Credit
Building credit takes time and discipline. Use credit wisely, pay on time, and stay informed to lay a strong financial foundation for future opportunities.
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Side Hustles-The Gig Economy
Whether it is consulting, freelancing, or turning your hobbies into additional revenue, side hustles can help you earn more, lower debt, or acquire a new skill.
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Protecting Against Investment Scams on the Internet
The Internet is the leading information source and trading platform for most investors, but a lot of investment-related content is polluted with false information and outright scams.
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Sunflower Bank – Market Commentary
Weekly Market Commentary: Markets Decline Amid Fiscal Policy Concerns
May 27, 2025: First-quarter earnings have been positive for markets. 12.9% earnings growth is expected with most companies reporting. The May 20-year bond auction went poorly, pushing the yield on the 20-year Treasury above 5%.
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Sunflower Bank – Market Commentary
Weekly Market Commentary: Stocks Rally After U.S. and China Agree to Tariff Pause
May 19, 2025: The U.S. and China announced a 90-day pause in tariff escalation, and a mutual reduction to existing tariffs. April inflation data was also better than expected.
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Weekly Market Commentary: Markets Decline Slightly in Quiet Week
May 12, 2025: Most broad equity indexes declined slightly last week after two weeks of strong gains. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 both fell less than 1%.
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Recovering From Identity Theft
Recovery from identity theft is a process that takes time and effort.
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Weekly Market Commentary: Markets Extend Gains in Busy Week of Earnings and Economic Data
May 5, 2025: The S&P 500 Index rose 3% last week and has now recouped all losses since the April 2nd tariff announcement. Last week’s economic calendar included a contraction in 1Q25 GDP, positive inflation data, and stable employment trends.
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Weekly Market Commentary: Markets Continue to Rebound as Trade Rhetoric Eases
April 28, 2025: Although equities have rebounded off their lows, some areas of the financial markets are still flashing warning signs on the economy, including cyclical sectors, oil, and the VIX.
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