Buying a home is exciting. However, it is also one of the biggest financial decisions most people make. While the process may seem simple at first, common mistakes can lead to stress, delays, or costly surprises. The good news is this: most homebuyer mistakes are...
Running a business often means carrying the weight of decisions no one else sees. You’re juggling customers, employees, operations, and growth—all while keeping a close eye on the bank account to make sure there’s enough cash to keep everything moving. If you’ve ever...
Family Housing Advisory Services (FHAS) has received the Q1 2026 Impact Award, receiving a $7,500 grant from Core Bank to help expand access to homeownership education and counseling for low‑ to moderate‑income families across the Omaha–Council Bluffs metro area. As a...
Homeownership offers more than a place to live—it can also provide financial advantages that support long‑term stability and wealth building. While tax rules vary by situation, understanding the big picture can help buyers make more confident decisions. Financial...
Succession Planning Is Often Misunderstood For many business owners, succession planning is framed as a checklist: identify a successor, set a date, document a plan. That framing misses the reality. Succession planning isn’t difficult because owners don’t understand...
Tax season is one of the busiest times of year—not just for those filing, but for scammers. As individuals and businesses file returns, submit payments, and wait for refunds, criminals take advantage of our urgency and uncertainty. Understanding how tax scams work and...
Running a business means wearing a lot of hats. For many, managing the finances isn't the hard part — finding the time to keep up with them is. AI tools are helping small businesses reduce the manual work in accounting and bookkeeping — not by replacing the people...
Why fast-growing companies are rethinking how they run their financial workflows — and what the most resilient teams are doing differently. Across the country, mid-sized businesses are facing a perfect storm: inflationary pressure, hiring challenges, tighter margins,...
Thinking about buying your first home but unsure whether you can afford it? You’re not alone. For many people, the biggest hurdle isn’t finding the right house — it’s covering the upfront costs that come with getting the keys. That’s why programs like the Federal Home...
In our latest ACH Payments Newsletter (Issue #14) we are building on prior guidance. ACH, Third Party Senders, wire transfers, ISO 20022, and instant payments are the main focus. In addition, there is an emphasis on regulatory and network rule updates now in effect or...
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