Sprig The Word Blog

If you run a small business in Illinois, you probably already know how important your company is to the local economy and the employees who work for you. But, do you know who will replace you and other key members of the management team in the event of sudden death or planned retirement?

Town and Country Bank is happy to announce that Tim Robertson will serve as Branch Manager for the company’s Decatur location on North Main Street.

Learn more about eligibility for a Rural Development Single Family Home Loan, and how to start the application process.

We've outlined five financial tools to help you manage everyday operations and finances, plan for the future, and realize growth.

In this article, we’ll cover 5 ways to diversify your farm that can help you protect against risk and cash flow issues, as well as making better use of your land and other resources. 

Scammers are always looking for their next target. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a typical consumer or small business owner, crooks hope to score financially by gaining access to your personally identifiable information and confidential financial data. Fortunately, you can shield yourself from their attempts by staying alert to fraud schemes and taking steps to prevent them.

Town and Country Bank is excited to share that Brenton Cook has been promoted to AVP, Treasury Management Sales Officer, joining the company's growing commercial presence in the Metro East. Cook previously served as the Branch Manager of the Edwardsville Town and Country Bank location for six years.

Setting up an estate distribution plan can get tricky. Whether you’re drafting your plan for the first time or updating it, understanding the difference between per stirpes and per capita is crucial to ensuring assets are distributed in accordance with your wishes. Confusing the two could result in assets being divided in ways that ignite family conflict after you’re gone..

Finding the right mortgage grant or program can be challenging, especially when housing prices and interest rates are frequently changing. Check out our latest blog to learn how to improve your chances of qualifying for a program that meets your needs.

It takes time to research the right grant or program for your business, and it can be challenging to figure out where to start. Check out our latest blog to learn more about how to find the right grant for your business!