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A Head Start on Saving: Understanding the Trump Account for Kids

Note: This story also features insights from Rhonda Handy, VP, Risk and Compliance. A newly announced savings opportunity aims to help families start...

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Pixel Im-perfect: Limitations of Generative AI in Art

Note: This story also features insights from Josh PeterSmith, Graphic Designer. If you’ve ever looked at an AI-generated image and thought, “Why does...

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The Right Mix: An 8-Step Recipe for Successfully Marketing Your M&A

Note: This article was written featuring insights from Becki Drahota, Mills CEO. Considering a merger or acquisition? You’ll need the recipe for...

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4 Steps to Effectively Plan Your 2026 Digital Paid Strategy

Before we get into the nitty-gritty of planning your digital paid media campaign for next year, take a moment to reflect: Where does your financial...

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Navigating the End of the Penny: What it Means for You

Rethinking Change: Navigating the Penny's Discontinuation Why is the penny being retired? The main reason is the high manufacturing costs of...

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Have You Met MARC?

The SBA’s newest tool is here to help you support small manufacturers and grow your lending portfolio. Big banks are turning away small businesses....

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How to Leverage Canva® for Consistent, On-Brand Marketing

Plus, follow these three pro tips for maximizing Canva’s capabilities at your FI. In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, visual content is...

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What Marketers Need to Know … About Social Media Marketing Compliance and Mortgage Lending

Social media marketing has become increasingly popular with today’s mortgage lenders. It provides a platform for reaching a wider audience and can...

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The Mills Story

Celebrating 50 Years of SMART and BOLD Financial Marketing. On June 1, 2025, Mills Marketing officially turned 50! To commemorate our milestone...

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Treat Your Website Like a Branch … Because it is!

Take a moment and think about one of your branches. As you approach, you notice clear branding, a tidy parking lot, and sparkling windows. You walk...

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