In agricultural America, it’s a rite of passage: the farm being handed down from one generation to the next. And when younger farmers take control of their family’s farm, the biggest challenges typically aren’t found in planting and harvesting, tasks they’ve often been involved with for deca… More >>
The client was a hog farmer who saw the value of his livestock drop significantly in March of 2020 after the coronavirus pandemic struck, prompting lockdowns and the closure of restaurants from coast to coast. Together with his financial partner Prospect Bank, an innovative plan was hatched:… More >>
They’ve helped a school district lease new buses, a village acquire a backhoe, and various municipalities repair roads, finish public construction projects, or manage the infrastructure vital to the citizens they serve. Providing loans and other banking products to communities is at the very… More >>
The numbers can be hard to ignore. With mortgage interest rates hovering around historic lows, it’s only natural for homeowners to look at their current loan terms and think about making a change. That prompts a natural question: is it time to refinance? More >>
There are so many questions to answer, so many papers requiring a signature, and so many dollar signs. For first-time homebuyers, the process of securing a mortgage can be an intimidating one--not just because it’s a step toward the largest purchase of their lives, but also because it involv… More >>
They’ve used it to pay for college tuition or medical expenses, to cover a big-ticket purchase, or just to have a financial safety net in place. And over the past year when many have been hesitant to travel, lots of people in Central Illinois and elsewhere have used the equity in their homes… More >>
Did you know that if you spend all day in the sun, you should have used your whole bottle of sunscreen by the end of the day? Most people do not apply enough sunscreen to keep them safe. More >>
Choosing the right college is a tough decision. Here are 6 tips designed to make it a little easier. More >>
New graduates who understand their skillset, interests and values can better identify ways to merge them with their degree and chosen profession. More >>
Open lines of communication between parents and college students can improve everyone’s chances of a successful transition. More >>
There are many free scholarship search engines, but students and parents should be leery of any that require you to pay. More >>
Choosing a college is hard. Deciding how you see yourself fitting in on campus can help lead you to the right institution. More >>
Choosing the right college is tough. Do you remain in your home state or attend a school out-of-state? We examine some of the factors here affecting the decision. More >>
Today’s pork is leaner than ever, thanks to farmers and livestock researcher. More >>
Advice from an expert on what to look for when choosing a college. More >>
Today’s pork is leaner than it’s ever been, and that’s not by accident. More >>
It’s that time of year – yes, it’s back-to-school season – but for high school seniors it means that it’s time to buckle down and fill out college applications. More >>
Choosing a college is one of the biggest decisions a student will make, and all the options can make it overwhelming. The good news is, it doesn’t have to be. More >>
