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It's no secret that a college education is expensive, and the price tag can be intimidating for parents as well as students. With scholarships, the cost of education can be significantly reduced. Getting your application noticed is key. In recognition of National Scholarship Month in November, here are five tips for completing scholarship applications for students.

Learn how to create a small business website that turns potential customers into buyers.

Planning for the future is important particularly when it comes to finances. Financial planning can help you meet your financial goals by effectively manage your income. Now is a great time to examine your financial priorities and to start saving for the future.

Guided by evidence and fueled by your ambitions, your team is dedicated to creating a wealth strategy distinctly tailored to each individual client's needs. Before 2021 ends, be sure to check out our list of seven money-saving actions that may help you maintain the greatest amount of after-tax wealth. As always, talk to your advisor to discuss how these could impact your unique situation.

Greg Post, President and CEO of Northwest Financial Corp., Arnolds Park, IA, has been named to serve a two-year term on the Iowa Bankers Association's (IBA) Legislative Committee. The committee, comprised of senior level bank management professionals from across the state, is responsible for developing and guiding the Association's legislative and grassroots efforts.

The Government is proposing a sweeping expansion of tax information reporting aimed at raising revenue to help offset the cost of additional spending programs in the American Families Plan.

Small business networking can help you connect with customers and get successful ideas from other entrepreneurs. Learn more.

Doug Benjamin, Regional Bank President of Northwest Bank in Spencer, IA is pleased to announce Jacob Meyers as Ag/Commercial Banker, AVP. Meyers' responsibilities include developing customer relationships and growing our commercial and agricultural banking in northwest Iowa.

Northwest Bank in the lakes area hosted a pair of football tailgates on Friday, September 17th at the Okoboji football field in Milford and at Hafter football field in Spirit Lake.