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10 Financial Tips for America's Young and Beginning Farmers

10 Financial Tips for America's Young and Beginning Farmers

Posted On: September 20, 2021 by Farmers Trust & Savings Bank in: General

Below are some financial tips from the American Bankers Association ag experts for America's young and beginning farmers.

Sweat the small stuff. Keeping accurate and detailed records encourages both short-term and long-term financial planning. Not only does it help you stay organized and make better management decisions, it makes it easier for your lender to assess your financial situation. Develop a business and marketing plan. You will work smarter and improve...
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Help Us Fight Hunger

Posted On: September 13, 2021 by Farmers Trust & Savings Bank in:

Help us fight hunger in our community during our fall promotion! For every credit card application submitted between September 15th and October 31st, 2021 Farmers Bank will be donating a bundle of canned goods to our local food bank.  

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How to Protect Yourself From Fraud: A Refresher

How to Protect Yourself From Fraud: A Refresher

Posted On: September 13, 2021 by Farmers Trust & Savings Bank in: Financial Security

In 2020, Iowans lost more than $17 million to fraud, according to a report from the Federal Trade Commission. That’s an increase of nearly 49% from 2019. Those figures only prove how important it is to stay vigilant and know how to protect yourself from becoming a victim.

It is unlikely fraud will ever be completely eliminated. Fraudsters adjust their strategies every year and are always on the lookout for new methods to commit crimes. As technology advances, so do these criminal...

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Giving Your Child an Allowance: How to Get Started

Giving Your Child an Allowance: How to Get Started

Posted On: September 13, 2021 by Farmers Trust & Savings Bank in: Budgeting

Giving children an allowance is a great way to introduce them to the concept of financial responsibility. The hands-on experience children receive from handling money can go a long way toward developing financial literacy.

Simply giving them money each week isn’t enough, though. For children to get the most value out of their allowance, it needs to be accompanied by lessons on responsible spending. While this may be time consuming, it will prove valuable to them as they grow older.

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