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How to Teach Kids to Save…Without Talking About Money

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If you ask a young child to “save money,” you might get a blank stare or a request to spend their money on candy five minutes later. And that’s okay, normal even, because saving, at its core, isn’t really about

Digital Kids, Digital Money: Teaching Saving Without Cash

A mom and daughter sitting in from of a computer with the daughter taking notes and her mom holding a credit card. A financial responsibility teaching moment.

There was a time when teaching kids about money meant handing them a few coins, a piggy bank, and a simple rule: don’t spend it all at once. But today’s kids are growing up in a world where money is

Financial Resource Round-up

An image of a cup of coffee and glasses sitting on a desk. There is an open notebook next to those with an idea map drawn out. The central idea is Financial Literacy. The sub-topics that branch out from the center are: Saving, Investing, Goal Setting, Debt Management, Understanding Taxes, Retirement Planning, Financial Products, Budgeting.

One aspect of community care is sharing knowledge. With that intention, we polled our co-workers for their go-to podcasts, books that have been impactful to their financial health, helpful websites and other financial resources to share with you, our community.

25 Investing Terms You Should Know – Beginner to Intermediate

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If you’ve ever felt confused by investing jargon, these simple definitions will help you understand the market and invest with confidence. The truth is: learning the language of investing is one of the first steps to becoming a confident investor.

The Rule of 72: A Simple Trick to Understand Compound Interest

t is approximately equal to 72 divided by r. A formula that refers to the Rule of 72; t being the number of years and r representing the annual rate of return.

If you’ve ever wondered how long it takes for your money to double, there’s a quick mental shortcut that can save you from complex calculations: “The Rule of 72”. It’s one of the most practical tools in personal finance, and

A Multigenerational Farm Success Story

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As we celebrate Agriculture Week during the USA’s 250th birthday year, it’s impossible not to reflect on the generations of farmers and ranchers who’ve built, fed, and sustained this nation over the years. Agriculture has always been a story of

Tax Refund Investing by the Numbers

A top-down view of a person's desk with tax return document, computer, calculator and office supplies. A calendar displays the number 15 as the tax return deadline.

Tax refunds represent one of the biggest missed financial opportunities each year – and one of the most commonly wasted. In most recent years, the average American received around $3,000 back from the IRS, and most of it disappears quickly

Gen X Investor’s Guide

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If you’re part of Generation X, you’ve lived through recessions, market crashes, rising costs, and more than one “once-in-a-lifetime” financial event. Generation X faces unique challenges: caring for aging parents, supporting adult children, and building retirement savings during peak expense

Build Your Financial Muscles This New Year

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A new year always feels like a reset button. Fresh goals, fresh energy, and maybe even a fresh planner. There is nothing like a fresh planner, in my humble opinion. And, while “getting in shape” often tops the resolution list,

Becoming a Banker, Vol. 11

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The Becoming a Banker series features real, Central National Bank employees who have found a rewarding career in banking. We hope you enjoy knowing a little bit about the people who serve you. Sometimes, the most meaningful careers begin with

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