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 - Security Center

Protecting Your Identity and Financial Information Against Current Threats

Emerging cyber threats require engagement from the entire community to create a safer cyber environment—from government and law enforcement to the private sector and, most importantly, members of the public.
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Sunflower Bank – Market Commentary

Weekly Market Commentary: Markets Finish 3Q25 Strong Amidst Government Shutdown Noise

October 6, 2025: Equity markets ended the week higher, building on strong year-to-date performance. The S&P 500 rose +1.1%, the Nasdaq 100 gained +1.2%, and the Russell 2000 climbed +1.8%. Despite being a historically weak month of equity market returns, September was the third strongest month this year for the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100.
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How To Make Sure Your Home Is Prepared for Winter

We’re already into cold weather season, but it’s never too late to ensure that your house is protected in winter temperatures. We’ve pulled together some helpful tips to help you prepare for freezes, snowstorms, or other adverse conditions.
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Personal – Saving, Planning & Budgeting

What to Know About a Government Shutdown

Shutdowns generally have little impact on financial markets.
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Sunflower Bank – Market Commentary

Weekly Market Commentary: Equity Markets Take a Breather

September 29, 2025: Equity markets declined slightly last week. Prior to this dip, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 had increased for three consecutive weeks and the small cap Russell 2000 had increased seven weeks in a row.
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Sunflower Bank – From Our Leadership

What Does the End of Penny Production Mean for You or Your business?

To reduce excess government spending, President Trump ordered the U.S. Treasury to stop producing new pennies in early 2026. Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming penny retirement and its effect on cash transactions.
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Should I Renovate or Move?

Your home is where you go to feel comfort, have fun, and spend time with the people and pets you love. But life changes, and there may come a time when you find yourself wondering if your current house or condo is still a good fit.
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Business - Financial Planning

Determining Your Capital Needs

The total of both capital and working capital is the amount required to operate your business. The key is to factor in capital needs and working capital needs to avoid business failure.
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Sunflower Bank – Market Commentary

Weekly Market Commentary: Risk Appetite Boosted by Fed Cut

September 22, 2025: Equity markets rose on the week as risk assets were boosted by the Federal Open Market Committee’s decision to reduce the benchmark lending rate 25 basis points to a range of 4.00-4.25%. The S&P 500 rose 1.2% and each of the Nasdaq 100 and Russell 2000 gained 2.2%.
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