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Message from the President: The Real Reason for Bank Consolidation

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Increased compliance regulation is invading the customer relationship and exhausting locally-owned and managed community banks into consolidating at a historic rate. Since 2010, the year major banking compliance regulation was passed in the form of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, the United States has lost over 1,800 banks, and 94% of that… Continue Reading Message from the President: The Real Reason for Bank Consolidation

Message from the President: Banking Local Matters

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Entering 2018, the 115th year of the First National Bank of Osakis’ existence, it is important to reflect on the vital role locally-owned and managed community banks play in personal finance, economic development, and community leadership for their small communities. Year after year, we read articles (such as this recent one in the WSJ) narrating… Continue Reading Message from the President: Banking Local Matters

MUST READ! – Equifax Data Breach

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During the week of September 4th, 2017, Equifax (one of the three common credit bureaus that report consumer credit) was breached, subjecting, reportedly, 143 million peoples’ personal information.  We are suggesting our customers take the following precautions with their credit profiles. According to the company’s press release “(t)he information accessed primarily includes names, Social Security… Continue Reading MUST READ! – Equifax Data Breach

FNB Osakis Featured on Podcast for Insight on Community Banking

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FNB Osakis President, Justin Dahlheimer, was recently featured on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance’ podcast, Building Local Power.  Dahlheimer discussed the many benefits, challenges, and opportunities for local community banks.   Here’s a quote from that interview: “We’ve got a stake in every customer’s personal financial livelihood. It should be that way. It’s embedded transparency.… Continue Reading FNB Osakis Featured on Podcast for Insight on Community Banking

House Hunting? What you COULD afford vs. What you SHOULD budget for

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Congratulations!  You’re in the hunt for a home – which for most people is one of the first, and often the largest, long-term investments they will make in their financial future.  When the market is heating up, the pressure to make your decision and act quickly can get ahead of the prudent budgeting and planning… Continue Reading House Hunting? What you COULD afford vs. What you SHOULD budget for

Paying Yourself First

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“Don’t save what is left after spending, spend what is left after saving.” – Warren Buffet, financial mogul. Whether you are one of the people that are taking actions to create financial stability or not, there is a habit that everyone can benefit from—paying yourself first.  It’s common for people to pay for their expenses… Continue Reading Paying Yourself First

Enrolling in Online Banking

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We are excited to release our new online banking experience to our customers! Please take a look at our Online Banking Tutorial for assistance getting set up! As always, contact us at 320-859-2101 or customerservice@fnbosakis.net if you are experiencing difficulties. Online Banking Tutorial (PDF) Online Banking Login Link     Save Save

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320-859-2101

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