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With tax refunds and stimulus checks hitting your bank account, you may find yourself with extra cash. Whether you decide to go all-in paying down debt or split it a few different ways, it’s best to have a plan of action. At Farmers & Merchants Bank, we’re always here to be your neighbor that offers […]

These days, life just doesn’t slow down. And gone are the days of waiting for your bank statement to get a clear picture of your financial situation. With mobile bank alerts, you’ll receive push notifications to automatically inform you of account payments, transfers, and any suspicious activity. Even if you feel on top of your […]

Life is busy, and a single mobile alert can help protect your hard-earned assets from fraud. Learn more about text alerts in this month’s Smart Talk newsletter and find out if a 3.5% long-term ag real estate loan is the right move for your agricultural operation.

Part of the Family. According to Amber Koch, there are major benefits to working at a bank that offers all the services of the big guys (and possibly more) and is located in the small town of Wilber. It’s the “family feel!” After 12 years at Farmers & Merchants Bank, Amber has built strong relationships […]

Helping From Main Street For 10 years, Lori Clyde with the Superior Office has been donating her financial expertise and volunteer spirit to a unique program that benefits Broadstone Memorial Hospital. Lori serves as Treasurer for a volunteer organization that owns and operates a second hand store called Nifty Thrifty on the Main Street in […]

Peer-to-peer (P2P) payment apps such as Venmo, Cash App, and Zelle have made sending money to friends and family easier than ever. But scammers have also made the move to P2P apps and are using social media to lure people to send funds through a P2P app instead of a gift card – the original […]

There’s no time like the new year to review your financial situation so you’ll have a good footing for whatever the year will bring. Check out this month’s Smart Money newsletter for some smart money moves, a visit to a Farmers & Merchants Bank community, and learn if Venmo is actually safe.

Ericson: The Gateway to the Sandhills  Tucked among the rolling hills of north-central Nebraska is a village that has withstood the test of time and weather. While many homestead towns boomed in the late decades of the 1800s with more and more settlers moving to the area following the expansion of the railroad, the population of Ericson rose and fell over the decades.   […]

Bobbie Ripa: After 35 years of working at the Bank, Bobbie Ripa can call to mind a number of “fourth-generation” customers currently doing business with us––customers’ children’s children’s children!

With Wilber being her hometown, she knows so many of the people personally and likes building a smart banking relationship with them. “I’m fortunate to work in Wilber,” says Bobbie, “and thankful for an employer that has a presence in rural communities. It’s very important to me to keep our towns prospering and strong.”

A new year brings with it new possibilities. Ready to make 2021 the best it can be for your finances? Check out this month’s Smart Money newsletter for some helpful tips.