Be cautious when using apps to transfer cash

By Trisha Gedon STILLWATER, Okla. – In today’s fast-paced culture, being able to make a quick payment to a friend or business directly from a bank account can be handy. In the world of smart phones, money transfer apps have become a necessity for many. While convenient, those apps do come with some concerns, said Cindy Clampet, Oklahoma State University Extension family resource management assistant specialist. “These apps add to the convenience of making purchases…

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Farm analyst develops ‘Eight Knows’ from years of working with farm families

Hund provides thoughts on current farm situation PAXICO, Kan. – Duane Hund spent a recent, beautiful fall day much as he always does, talking with a farmer about his costs of production and expense-to-income ratio. Not exactly light coffee shop talk but something Hund has done most days for the last 36 years – working with Kansas farmers to improve their operation’s bottom line. As director of the Farm Analyst program at Kansas State University,…

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