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How Down Payments Differ for Recreational Land Compared to Housing

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How Down Payments Differ for Recreational Land Compared to Housing Looking for your own hunting paradise, a place to ride ATVs, or a quiet spot to pitch a tent by a pond? If you’re eyeing recreational land and weighing it against buying a home, the down payment rules are not the same. Knowing these differences […]

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Choosing the Right Lender for Your Cattle Operation

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Securing the right lender is a big decision for any cattle operation. Your success often depends on more than just good pasture or the right genetics. You need a lender who truly understands the ups and downs of raising cattle, dealing with local weather, and planning for your family’s future. At Town & Country Bank, […]

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How Multi-Factor Authentication Protects Your Money (Even If Your Password is Compromised)

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How Multi-Factor Authentication Protects Your Money (Even If Your Password is Compromised) We all trust passwords to guard our accounts. But just recently, hackers broke into billions of accounts at big tech companies like Apple, Google, and Facebook. Data leaks are growing, and phishing scams are sneaky enough to fool even the savviest users. That’s […]

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Smart Financing for Cattle Operations: How to Fund Growth without Overextending

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Smart Financing for Cattle Operations: How to Fund Growth Without Overextending Raising cattle is more than just a business—it’s a way of life. But with market volatility, rising costs, and the constant need to scale operations, farmers face unique financial challenges. Smart financing can mean the difference between sustainable growth and overextension. At Town & […]

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Lessons from Generational Farmers: What Young Producers Can Learn

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Lessons from Generational Farmers: What Young Producers Can Learn Missouri has long been home to generational cattle farms, where families pass down not just land and livestock but the stories, skills, and lessons refined over decades. For young producers, learning from these seasoned farmers can mean the difference between surviving and thriving in the field. […]

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