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Homeownership is good for you. It helps you put down roots in a community, provides a sense of stability, is an excellent investment, and can even help you save on your taxes. Let's explore how owning a home can mean more cash in your pocket at tax time.

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Dan DeBoest, President of Northwest Bank in Sioux City is pleased to announce Melissa Moody as Mortgage Loan Originator. Melissa specializes in assisting individuals with their home mortgage purchase, mortgage refinance, and new home construction loan financing.

Jody Schroeder, Retail Manager at Northwest Bank in Estherville is pleased to announce Stephanie Andrews as Personal Banker. Her responsibilities include assisting customers with their personal banking and consumer lending needs.

Northwest Bank is named a Top Mortgage Lender in 2020. The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) recently announced its 2020 top mortgage lenders. The awards were given to the lending institutions and loan originators who assisted the most homebuyers through IFA programs in 2020.

Over the past century, the typical American home has been a picture of independence and self-reliance. An emphasis on the nuclear family in the post-war era led to homes that were designed for privacy and seclusion — as opposed to communal living with extended family — which largely represents the housing landscape today.

How much do you know about credit scores, how they're calculated, and what they're used for? Ramp up your knowledge with this helpful guide so you know what to expect next time you apply for credit.

It's never too early to start saving for retirement. You may have heard many people utter that statement before, but it's likely that few people think about applying it to teenagers. While teens are generally more focused on the here and now, now is a great time to encourage your teen to think about starting their retirement savings now so they can secure their future.

For the simplicity that lies this side of complexity, I would not give a fig, but for the simplicity that lies on the other side of complexity, I would give my life.