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Forward Gives Thanks to Local Heroes for Going the EXTRA Mile May 3, 2019

Banks devote time, effort, and resources daily in support of their communities. During the week of April 22-26, 2019, banks from across the Badger State participated in the Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) Power of Community campaign to highlight the role banks play in the communities they serve.

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Not Too Young: Millennials Need Insurance, Too May 1, 2019

In today’s “gig economy,” the need for young adults to consider life and disability insurance has never been more evident. According to the Social Security Administration, for someone who is 20 years old today, the odds are one in four that disability will strike by age 67. Young adults should start planning now for that possibility.

Younger parents (those in their 20s and 30s) are especially in need of sound financial planning. This planning includes the need for life insurance and disability insurance. Several scenarios make this need for sound planning a top priority.

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Simple Ways to Boost Your Home's Curb Appeal April 10, 2019

Curb appeal is vital if you want your home to sell quickly for a good price. To create that enticing look, you don’t necessarily have to undertake extensive landscaping or major fixes to the exterior of the building. Instead, you could just concentrate on the entrance to your house.