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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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    What are the Differences Between a Money Market Account and a CD?

    Adequate savings are critical to healthy finances. Instead of keeping money in a piggy bank or regular checking account, you may be curious about money market and CD accounts.

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    Fun Ways to Build Your Savings Account

    Saving money doesn’t have to be something you dread. Whether you’re just beginning a path to financial responsibility or you’ve been handling your finances successfully for years, adding variety to your savings routine can keep you on track.

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  • Using Direct Deposit for Your Tax Refund

    We are proud members of the American Bankers Association (ABA) and we appreciate the helpful content and tips they continue to provide their members and the general public. This year, the ABA shared this graphic to help taxpayers learn more about the fastest and most secure method to receive their tax refund: direct deposit.

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    How to Make a February Personal Finance Calendar

    Managing your personal finances is an ongoing process that requires discipline. Most people are successful at making sure the bills get paid and often saving a little on a regular basis. However, managing your finances effectively is more than just handling the daily or monthly tasks. Here is a monthly calendar for February that can serve as a guide to addressing some of these other issues.

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    Upon Further Review 4Q2023: What to Expect in an Election Year?

    The final quarter of 2023 saw financial markets largely resilient in the face of an abundance of potential headwinds. Volatility (as proxied by the VIX and MOVE indices for equities and fixed income, respectively) remains relatively muted, despite numerous looming market and geopolitical risks. In this installment of Upon Further Review, we explore historical domestic market performance in past election years and possible implications for the year ahead.

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    How to Make an Annual Personal Finance Calendar

    Managing your personal finances is an ongoing process that requires discipline. Most people are successful at making sure the bills get paid and often saving a little on a regular basis. However, managing your finances effectively is more than just handling the daily or monthly tasks. There are other financial events that occur throughout the year you should address.

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