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Retirement may be right around the corner for you, or perhaps it is still years away, but there is no time like the present to start thinking about the future and what financial security looks like for you. At BankChampaign, we want to make your transition into retirement as smooth as possible.  If you are …

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BankChampaign’s skilled local advisors can assist you with business retirement plans. BankChampaign can serve as a Directed Trustee for various retirement plans, including Defined Contribution Plans (such as 401(k)s, Profit Sharing, and ESOP plans) and Defined Benefit Pension Plans. This enables plan sponsors to concentrate on their business operations while we handle plan investments and …

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Some people may think that banking at more than one institution is beneficial to their bottom line because they want more options, but at BankChampaign, we are a one-stop-shop for all your financial needs. Not only do we offer traditional banking services such as savings accounts, checking accounts, loans, and mortgages, but we also provide …

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We know that convenience is key when choosing a financial institution, and nothing is more convenient than online banking. At BankChampaign, you can open and manage various accounts both online and in person, and by downloading our mobile app, you can look at transaction history, make one-time bill payments, set up recurring payments, check balances, …

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Before You Invest Before you take the plunge and start investing, it is important to assess your overall financial health. You’ll want to make sure you have a sustainable budget, an emergency savings fund with 3-6 months’ worth of expenses, and pay down any high-interest debt you may have. A budget will help you determine …

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Protecting Your Data: Google Executive Offers Tips How do you store important financial records? What to keep In general, retain documents that are related to tax returns, legal contracts, insurance claims and proof of identity. Documents that you can easily duplicate elsewhere are good candidates for the shredder. For example, if you bank online and …

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5 Steps to Estimating Your Net Worth By Senior Vice President John Clausen, JD, CFP When people hear the term “net worth,” they often think it’s merely a number for comparison among wealthy individuals. Actually, net worth can be a valuable metric for use by all individuals in retirement planning, estate planning or determining the …

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