2019 Cardinal Community Christmas Tree Decorating Contest Stillman Valley held its seventh annual Tree Decorating Contest in conjunction with the Cardinal Community Christmas event in downtown Stillman Valley on Sunday, December 2, 2018. There were 28 groups that participated, including local schools, businesses, and community organizations. Prizes were awarded in four categories based on creativity/originality,… Read More
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Economic Update – Fall 2019 Edition The US Economy – Safe as Houses In the movie Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, the evil Professor Moriarty sends some thugs to kill John Watson and his new bride Mary as they travel by train en route to their honeymoon. While the train speeds over a bridge,… Read More
Stillman Bank Receives 2018 Award of Distinction From United Way Stillman Bank is honored to receive the 2018 Award of Distinction from the United Way. This award is given to the organization that has a high employee pledge participation in their workplace as well as a total contribution of more than $10,000 during that year’s… Read More
Negative Interest Rates As Told by Alice in Wonderland “Oh, you can’t help that,” said the Cat: “we’re all mad here. I’m mad. You’re mad.” “How do you know I’m mad?” said Alice. “You must be,” said the Cat, “or you wouldn’t have come here.” Let’s start with the basics – as of August 2019… Read More
For the Best Investment Opportunities Look Local Let’s start with a question: What is your largest asset? Many people will respond with the following answers – “My home” or “my 401(k)”. Both of these answers miss a larger opportunity. For many of us, especially those in early and mid-career stage, the most valuable asset we… Read More