Saving for a Rainy Day: How to Build an Emergency Fund

It’s time to “Spring into Savings!” As you dust your baseboards, take a moment to dust off your savings goals as well. Whether you haven’t started yet, or you’re not as far along as you’d hoped, this article will discuss emergency funds and other types of savings accounts. Learn to identify the barriers that may be preventing you from saving […]

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Financial Horizons: Mastering Short-Term & Long-Term Goals

Establishing a smart financial roadmap involves more than just navigating the present; it requires a strategic approach that embraces both the immediacy of short-term needs and the foresight for attaining long-term aspirations. While short-term financial goals are crucial for today’s financial security—addressing pressing concerns and unexpected challenges—long-term financial goals can help ensure sustained prosperity and stability, as well as build […]

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How Budgeting Helps Build a Strong Credit History — An Illinois Perspective

Budgeting is the core of all good money management, playing an integral role in your financial stability. Following a good budget can ensure that you live within your means, have enough money set aside for emergency expenses and important life goals, and avoid the pitfalls of overwhelming debt. In addition to all these important benefits, sound financial management can help […]

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Banking with Honor: How Service Members Benefit from Special Financial Protections

tttttttSince 1913, Flanagan State Bank has been a financial institution in the heart of Illinois that has stood the test of time. We span cities like Flanagan, El Paso, Benson, Bloomington, Le Roy, Gridley, and Pontiac, and in that time, we’ve come to champion causes that matter to us and our community.  As a family-owned institution since 1930, we’ve come […]

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From Main Street to Your Street: The Community Bank Connection

Established in 1913 and family-owned since 1930, Flanagan State Bank has been a testament to the belief in one family helping another. But what exactly is the role of a bank in the community? How do local banks foster growth, stability, and support for their members? In this post, we’ll look at the many ways local banks can serve and […]

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