What is a Health Savings Account or HSA? HSAs are tax-free investment accounts designed to help people pay for future medical costs, like deductibles and co-pays. It goes hand-in-hand with your health insurance coverage and functions like a checking account to pay for your health-related expenses.
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Every company needs business insurance, but what does that actually mean? Let’s take a closer look at what business insurance includes.
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Don’t wait to start thinking about life insurance. The sooner you consider your options, the more choices you’ll have available to you. Bank Midwest Insurance can help you
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Let’s take a look at the most effective treasury management tools available from Bank Midwest and how they can help your business.
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Here’s what homebuyers can expect when making their first home purchase, from prequalification to mortgage approval.
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Commercial insurance is a complex topic. This article compares some basic business policies to ensure you have the information you need to protect your future.
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The holidays are a time of cheer and goodwill, but falling victim to fraud can swiftly deflate the mood. Avoid holiday scams with these tips.
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If you own a business, it’s essential to your financial health that you ask yourself these common business insurance policy questions.
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Business owners must be aware of financial fraud risks, which means being sure your cash management solution has key layers of security protection to reliably safeguard your funds.
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Business interruption insurance can help replace lost income and cover expenses if you’re ever forced to close your doors.
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Loss control involves creating and implementing systems that are designed to make workplaces safer through evaluation, training, and monitoring. Effective loss control systems can help reduce the cost of business insurance premiums.
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Business disruption can come in many forms, whether as a pandemic, natural disaster, data breach, recession, fire or some other emergency or loss. The reality is that the risks will always be there, which is why your business needs to undertake comprehensive continuity planning. Sometimes, this task can feel like an exercise in simply checking…
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When is the right age for a child to get their first debit or credit card? Here are some ways to know when it’s right, as well as some tips for how to educate them on responsible financial decision-making.
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Instinct and experience can go a long way toward managing a successful farm. But there’s no substitute for a methodical, well-recorded operating budget. Financial tidiness can help farmers have a better grasp on what they can and cannot afford, but also what they should spend money on when they have change to spare. An operating budget can…
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Many small businesses are not prepared to handle a cyber incident. Here are answers to the most important cyber insurance questions.
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Buying your first home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make. Download our first-time homebuyer’s handbook to learn what’s involved.
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Whether you own a family-run business or a growing enterprise that deliberates in a fancy boardroom, you need a succession plan for your business.
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Business leaders come to expect the unexpected when it comes to cash flow – especially new businesses that are new to ebbs and flows of commerce. When challenging situations arise, use these pointers to help resolve common cashflow issues.
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Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) can help reduce damage to a business when the legal rights of employees are violated. Learn the basics of EPLI, such as which lawsuits it protects you against and how much it may cost.
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Scaling a small business is a delicate balancing act that demands careful planning. The goal should be to increase revenue faster than you increase spending to sustain that new revenue. Simple, right? Well, not exactly. When your business starts showing signs of growth, consider these tips for scaling responsibly.
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