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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Business - Accounting Industry

Converting Your Tax Clients into Personal Financial Planning Clients

Every successful CPA has accumulated a list of clients that grant an abundance of financial planning opportunities. Most CPAs have seen clients ask for their opinion on how much they need to save for a secure retirement or how to set up a budget. Both topics are outside the traditional tax realm but well within what a financial planner would do.
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Personal – Saving, Planning & Budgeting

Low Credit Score

Avoid problems stemming from low-credit scores by reporting fraudulent activity, paying bills on time, avoiding too many credit applications, and paying down existing debt.
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Business - Small Business Ownership

Employment Agreements

Employment agreements memorialize the terms of employment, protect you from competition by former employees and protect your confidential information.
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Business - Security Center

Ensure Your Contracts Protect You From Liability and Loss

A written contract or agreement leaves less potential for misinterpretation.
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Personal - Banking Products and Services

Traveling With Your Cards

By planning ahead, you can make your trip as hassle free as possible when it comes to using your credit cards.
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Business - Small Business Ownership

Effective Alternatives to Litigation

Mediation and arbitration can be less expensive alternatives to litigation.
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Business - Medical and Dental Industry

Compliance Best Practices for Mobile Data Security in Medical Practices

To avoid severe penalties or the risk of a data breach, medical practices, and healthcare organizations must develop and implement mobile device procedures and policies that will protect patient health information.
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Personal - Security Center

Understanding Phishing

Avoiding phishing attacks requires being alert to the signs of fraudulent requests. Do not respond to any request for personal and financial information without verifying the legitimacy of the source.
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Personal – Saving, Planning & Budgeting

Living on a Limited Income

Living within your budget will not only bring you financial peace but also enable you to prepare for unexpected emergencies.
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