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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 - Security Center

Protecting Your Computer

With computers and mobile devices playing more important roles in our daily lives, protecting the information stored on those devices has become more important.
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Sunflower Bank – Market Commentary

Weekly Market Commentary: Stocks Decline Amid New Trade War Developments

April 21, 2025: The U.S. government now requires an export license for Nvidia’s H20 chip exports to China, resulting in a $5.5 billion write-down in the first quarter. Fed Chair Powell delivered a hawkish speech, indicating that no near-term rate cuts will occur until the economic impact of recent tariff announcements becomes clearer. March retail sales increased 1.4% month-over-month, marking the largest rise since January 2023.
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Weekly Market Commentary: Stocks Rise in Volatile Week

April 14, 2025: Extreme volatility in equity markets continued last week as investors reacted to quickly changing trade policy.
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Business - Security Center

Business Owners and Identity Theft

There's been a dramatic increase in identity theft. What you may not know is that as a small business owner, you are more likely than most to become a target. How can you protect yourself and your small business? We have some thoughts for you.
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Sunflower Bank – Market Commentary

Weekly Market Commentary: Equity Markets Sell Off Sharply Following Tariff Announcement

April 7, 2025: Equity markets fell sharply in the wake of the Trump Administration’s sweeping tariff announcement that exceeded most expectations.
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Weekly Market Commentary: Tariff Turbulence

3/31/25: Markets sold off into the weekend after volatility-inducing tariff headlines and disappointing economic data rattled investors.
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Personal - Security Center

Protecting Against Investment Scams on the Internet

The Internet has become a popular place for thieves and scam artists to find victims. Learn how to protect yourself.
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Personal – Saving, Planning & Budgeting

Why You Need a Revocable Living Trust

A revocable living trust offers advantages, avoiding probate costs and delays, ensuring management continuity, but has limitations too.
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Sunflower Bank – Market Commentary

Weekly Market Update: March 24, 2025

Equity markets eked out a gain, rising for the first time in five weeks; the S&P 500, the Nasdaq 100 and the Russell 2000 each rose slightly. After weeks of significant selling pressure, equity markets have stabilized over the last several trading sessions.
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