Sturgis Bank Knowledge Center

Zach Reed has been promoted to Investment Trust Officer for Sturgis Bank. Zach will work with the Sturgis Bank Trust Department and provide investment services to clients in all markets served by Sturgis Bank. He joined Sturgis Bank in January 2025 as Bank Supervisor at the Centreville Banking Center and has almost ten years’ experience in financial services, financial planning, and trust.

As parents, we want to teach our kids so many things: kindness, responsibility, resilience, independence, and critical thinking .... Smart money habits are also on the list, but when and where to start can be daunting.

Budgeting just means making a plan for your money before you spend it. And budgeting is definitely for teens, especially if you’re earning money through a part-time job, side-hustle, or allowance.

Unexpected expenses can feel like a plot twist in your financial story. A flat tire, a medical bill, a home repair you didn’t see coming — they all have the power to throw off your budget. But here’s the good news: with a bit of planning, those surprises don’t have to become setbacks.

For young adults, getting approved for a loan can be tricky. Many young Americans have a limited credit history (meaning there isn’t much to show in their credit report), which makes it hard for lenders to approve a loan.