Books of Interest: 2018 Summer Reading Recommendations

Books of Interest: 2018 Summer Reading Recommendations The beginning days of summer are finally upon us and we believe there is nothing quite like curling up on a couch or relaxing poolside with a good book in hand. For those that look forward to being captivated by a story (or two), we thought it would… Read More

Stillman Bank Awards 2018 Eickman Scholarship to Four Area Students

Stillman Bank Awards 2018 Eickman Scholarship to Four Area Students Stillman Trust & Asset Management is pleased to announce the winners of the Eickman Scholarship, an annual scholarship awarded to four area high school seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine.  The 2018 recipients are: Hannah Bartlett, Byron High School; Alyssa Theisen, Oregon… Read More

Education in Action: Celebrating Financial Literacy Month 2018

Education in Action: Celebrating Financial Literacy Month 2018 In addition to being Community Bank Month, April is also Financial Literacy Month! As a local community bank, we are committed to providing financial literacy programs and initiatives for individuals within the communities we serve. We strive to assist where we can, sharing the importance of financial education and… Read More

Stillman Bank Announces 2018 Promotions

Stillman Bank Announces 2018 Promotions Martin C. Larson, Chairman and CEO of Stillman BancCorp N.A. is pleased to announce that Thomas R. Hughes, President and COO of Stillman BancCorp N.A., has been elected to the Board of Directors of Stillman BancCorp Inc., the bank’s holding company. In addition, he has also been promoted to serve… Read More

What Does the Fed Do Now?

What Does the Fed Do Now? Three Former Fed Officials Discussed the Future of Monetary Policy           On Tuesday, January 24, I attended a presentation of The Chicago Council of Global Affairs entitled “The Future of Monetary Policy”.  This was a discussion among Michael Moskow, former Chicago Fed President, Randall Kroszner,… Read More

3 Biggest Mistakes People Make in Their Cybersecurity Practices

3 Biggest Mistakes People Make in Their Cybersecurity Practices 1. Not updating your devices Odds are that your household contains multiple devices that have the ability to connect to the Internet. This includes computers, laptops, smartphones, gaming systems, and an ever-growing list of ‘smart devices’.  All of these devices often have security updates that are… Read More

How To Stay Safe While Shopping Online

How To Stay Safe While Shopping Online Halloween has come and gone, the calendar has changed to November and we all know what that means: Holiday Shopping! As the hustle and bustle of the holiday season begins to pick up, a number of us will choose to our shopping online. Although online shopping allows us… Read More

7 Banking Tips for Young Millennials

7 Banking Tips for Young Millennials Once you start receiving your first paychecks after graduation, knowing how to spend or save your money wisely can be tough. While you may be able to do your banking with just a few taps on your phone, managing money well is much more complicated. Here are a few… Read More

How to Budget When You Have Seasonal Income

How to Budget When You Have Seasonal Income Rewarding careers don’t always come with a steady paycheck. For people who work in agriculture, construction, tax preparation, entertainment, landscaping or other types of freelance and seasonal businesses, income may vary wildly depending on the time of year. This uneven cash flow makes budgeting especially challenging, but it’s… Read More

How to Give Your Finances a Spring Cleaning

How to Give Your Finances a Spring Cleaning Ah, spring! It’s the season of renewal, when we can count on longer and brighter days, the return of baseball and the urge to get the house in order. That goes for many people’s financial houses as well. Spring is a good time to comb through your… Read More