Knowing and understanding your finances is important. The system you use to manage them should be straight-forward, but without a primary checking account it can be a challenge to complete many essential financial transactions easily. A checking account is used for day-to-day banking, including...

Have you ever received a call from someone pretending to be from a business, bank, or government agency, but it turned out to be a SCAM? These are called “imposter scams”, and they are one of the fastest growing and most devastating schemes out there today. Read on to learn more about imposter scams...

There are various types of savings accounts to consider when preparing for financial stability, regardless of where you are in your personal or professional life. Consistently setting aside a portion of your income is important to prepare for the unexpected. Accumulating a nest egg enables you to...

Faced with shifting markets and mounting student loan debt, Gen Zers must be nimble. Solid money management skills can help overcome these challenges and grow personal wealth. Take a look at these three tips that can help you set up a stronger financial foundation today. Gen Zers are entering the...

Overland Park, KS – May 12, 2023 – Bank of Blue Valley, a division of HTLF Bank (Heartland Financial USA, Inc., NASDAQ: HTLF), announces the promotion of Nick Harling to Market President of the Sabetha and Hiawatha, Kansas markets. In this expanded role, Nick will continue to develop new and...

Experts across the United States are increasingly worried that people’s savings and investments won’t be enough to last through retirement. Financial wellness holds the keys to a long and prosperous retirement, but you must know how to achieve it. But what is financial wellness? How easily can you...

Technology can do wonders for your business, but it can also leave you open to many types of social engineering attacks if you don’t take the necessary precautions. Is your business prepared to recognize and fend off these attacks? Let’s unpack some common social engineering scams and how to prevent...

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released a report of the top reported consumer frauds of 2022. The most frequently reported frauds involved imposter scams, with the vast majority of the fraudsters having contacted their victim by phone call or text message. Imposter scams can take many...

Tips and Strategies for Rapid Growth The following article appeared in the Kansas City Business Journal and is published here with permission. In today’s constantly evolving economic landscape, business leaders face a multitude of challenges. From adapting to a decentralized workforce to attracting...

Most high-net-worth individuals (HNWI) aren’t just sitting on a pile of cash. They’re investing, buying, selling, and exploring ways to grow their wealth through new ventures. The best part? You might classify as an HNWI without even knowing it. Wealth is a loaded word. So, let’s unpack what ‘wealth...

Seeing your child graduate is an emotional experience, and you’ll feel some nostalgia for their younger years. The right family financial guide can help give your new grads what they need to set themselves up. Read more on how you can set them up for success. If you're a parent, a family financial...

Quarterly market review: Q1 2023 By: Paul Dickson, Director of Research and Mark Stevens, Chief Investment Officer Staying the Course Speculation that the Federal Reserve will reverse course in its battle against inflation or change its policy target to a higher one is likely misplaced. A recession...