Although our bloggers are experts in financial security, that doesn’t mean we are the only savvy savers around. In a previous post, blogger Tom Atkinson presented some hard-to-disagree-with savings tips and easy ways to save. Our readers commented with some astute tips of their own. From cable bills to food costs, they covered it all. Here are a few of the highlights: » Read More

The generosity of our community never ceases to amaze us. Thanks to your 120 comments on a recent blog post about COUNTRY Financial celebrating 25 years in Salem, Ore., the Boys & Girls Club of Salem, Marion and Polk Counties received a generous donation of $600 from COUNTRY. » Read More

“Children laughing, people passing, meeting smile after smile. And on ev’ry street corner you’ll hear,
silver bells, silver bells…” » Read More

It’s December 24. Everyone is asleep in their beds. Are those sleigh bells on the roof? No, it’s the beeping of your smoke alarm. » Read More

A new chapter in my life began last year when I retired from COUNTRY Financial after 31 years. Fortunately, I knew the importance of having a fiscal plan for this significant change in my life. » Read More

According to the newest COUNTRY survey, almost 90 percent of Americans are expecting a double-dip recession. If a second downturn happens, what will you do? Here’s what a few of us said. » Read More

We are the champions! After beating our arch rivals, the COUNTRY Kickers are the kickball champs of the world, well…the Eagan, Minn., area to be exact. » Read More

Home from Afghanistan for Veterans Day. That means I get to see first-hand the pride Americans have for those who serve. For the soldiers far from home, I’m proud to join my co-workers at COUNTRY Financial and the IAA Family of Companies in Operation Salute Our Soldiers. » Read More

We all have long-term financial goals. Whether they include saving for the newest Apple gadget, a child’s education or your retirement, the path to achieving them is often masked by unknowns. » Read More

I just got home. It’s been a full workday. I set down my bag and sigh. All I want to do is relax. I can’t imagine cooking a healthy meal or hitting the gym. Sound familiar? » Read More