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Top Tips to Know When Buying a Home By Nick Wilkins, Vice President (NMLS #584 949) Whether you’re a first-time home buyer or a current homeowner interested in a change of address, these tips can help you stay on track to your goal. Get pre-qualified before you look As soon as you start thinking of […]

Helping with Life Changes By Karen Sharp, Vice President of Wealth Management With my work in BankChampaign’s Trust Department, some may wonder if I spend most of my days tracking investments on my computer. While that’s part of my job, I also have many other interesting and, some might think, unusual, roles. One of my

Life Insurance FAQs Why should I purchase a life insurance policy? Because each individual’s situation is unique, there are many reasons to purchase life insurance. Most young families should consider reviewing their life insurance coverage in order to provide for their children if one or both of the parents pass away prematurely. Many don’t realize

Are You Ready for Retirement? By Senior Vice President John Clausen, JD, CFP Like with all life decisions, there are a myriad of issues to consider, and deciding when to retire should be a balanced decision that weighs a variety of key factors. The checklist below can help you begin the process. Determine a retirement

Protecting Your Data: Google Executive Offers Tips A growing number of companies have been targeted by hackers who hope to get customers’ personal data and credit card numbers. While we hope companies are doing all they can to prevent these kinds of incidents, we consumers can also take security precautions to protect ourselves. Recently, Mark