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Three Fun Things You Can Do with a Recreational Loan
If you’re ready to plan your next adventure, we’d like to help! At First Independent Bank, we have helped countless people enjoy their leisure time by providing recreational loans. Our recreational loans are designed to help you and your family get the most of your time off without “breaking the bank.”
Does Your Child Need a Savings Account?
Opening a savings account for your child is one of the best ways to introduce them to the concept of saving at an early age. It’s a skill they will use throughout their life, so teaching them about money and financial literacy at an early age has many benefits.
Have You “Herd” About Our Livestock Lending Program?
Livestock is an integral part of the Minnesota agricultural economy. Hogs are Minnesota’s top-producing livestock commodity, we are second in the nation for the number of bison producers, and we lead the nation in turkey production.
Three Powerful Benefits of Working with a Local Bank
At First Independent Bank, you may know our tagline, “Big Enough to Know Business. Small Enough to Know You.” But what do we mean by that, exactly? To us, it speaks to the many benefits of working with a local community bank. Here’s how those benefits translate for our customers.
Budgeting Ideas for the New Year
We’re still fresh into the new year, and if you’re like many people, you have some financial goals. One financial goal that many people start with in the new year is to create and stick to a budget. Budgeting can help you achieve the goals you’re working toward. It’s getting out of debt, saving for retirement, or just trying to keep your grocery bill from getting out of hand. Budgets can help you reign in your spending and gain control of your financial life.
First Independent Bank Elects New President
After 38 years, on January 27th, 2021, the Board of First Independent Bank elected as President someone other than Duke Pogatchnik.