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Concerns about market downturns certainly come as no surprise. After all, steep corrections and crashes can be disconcerting for even the most steely and disciplined investors.

John Taets, Regional Bank President of Northwest Bank is pleased to announce Matt Dutcher has accepted the position as Bank President in Fort Dodge. Matt's responsibilities will include business development and bank leadership, providing career development for our team and coordinating community involvement.

Let's not sugarcoat it. If you're buying a home this year, you'll probably face some serious competition. Homes are going under contract almost as soon as they're hitting the market, and with very little inventory to choose from, they're also selling well above list price.

PICTURE THIS: Your sales pipeline is full of hot prospects, referrals are pouring in, and you're on target to meet or exceed your goals for the quarter. It sounds like a dream come true, but what about the flip side? When business is thriving, you're likely also faced with an overflowing email inbox, a jam-packed calendar, long hours, and an overall higher demand on your time and energy.

John Taets, Regional Bank President of Northwest Bank is pleased to announce John Ueltschy has accepted the position as Business Banking Manager in Fort Dodge. John's responsibilities include providing enhanced guidance and support to commercial bankers in the Fort Dodge region as well as, maintaining his portfolio as a commercial lender.

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While mortgage interest rates remain near historic lows, they've started creeping up this year. As the economy continues to recover from the effects of the pandemic, experts are predicting that rates could continue to rise. So, what does this mean if you're planning to buy a home?

Liz Lathrum feels right at home working in an industry dominated by men. Learn how she came to start her own company, Kyanite Design & Build.

It's easy to think of life insurance planning as transactional in nature, and many times simply a commodity of necessity. You need to cover a financial risk, so you purchase life insurance to eliminate or mitigate that risk. That's the end of the story, right?