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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What Is Tax Withholding and Why Should I Care?
Although it may seem counterintuitive, you shouldn’t be hoping for a large tax return in April. Why? It means you’ve been giving up too much of your paycheck throughout the year instead of putting it in your pocket.
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What to Know Regarding Section 179 Deductions
For many small- to medium-sized businesses, capital investments – such as new software or equipment – are the lynchpin for future growth. Fortunately, financing these crucial enhancements through a working capital or equipment loan is not as expensive as you may think. Tax deductions, including Internal Revenue Code Section 179, make capital investments more affordable.
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Navigating the Commercial Construction Lending Process
As we journey into 2022, the outlook for commercial real estate and construction looks strong. Businesses continue to rebound from the 2020 recession and look ahead at their needs for recovery and growth. From new start-ups to established companies, businesses of all shapes and sizes are discovering a need for new space. For many, this will mean obtaining a commercial construction loan to either build new or renovate an existing property.
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Upon Further Review 1Q 2023: The Importance of Diversified Fixed Income
Lessons abound from recent events, and against this backdrop, this quarter’s Upon Further Review examines the significance of diversification within fixed income portfolio allocations.
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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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Upon Further Review 4Q 2022: Money Supply & The Velocity of Money
In this installment of Upon Further Review, we explore a less frequently discussed driver of inflation by exploring two topics: Money Supply and the Velocity of Money.
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