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  • Why I Volunteer, by Donna Rose

    By Donna Rose on Mar 06, 2015

    Why do I volunteer?  My passion is being a foster mom for pets that need homes.  The first question I get when I tell people I foster is, “how can you get a dog, then just get rid of it—isn’t that…

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  • Celebrating with the Chamber

    By The Trust Company on Feb 23, 2015

    The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce held its 90th Annual Meeting & Banquet last Friday night. The Chamber and its staff always put on a fantastic event, but this one was extra special for The…

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  • A Valentine Truth Exposed: Doug’s Wife Admits She Was Wrong

    By The Trust Company on Feb 11, 2015

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 11, 2015 For more information, contact: The Trust Company Phone:  800-285-7878 A Valentine Truth Exposed: Doug’s Wife Admits She Was Wrong MANHATTAN, Kan., (…

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  • Fort Riley Needs You!

    By Lucy Williams on Feb 06, 2015

    A very important date for our community and region is quickly approaching, the Speak Up for Fort Riley Army Listening Session. On Monday, February 9th, a delegation from the Department of the Army in…

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  • Protecting the Elderly from Fraud

    By The Trust Company on Jan 30, 2015

    The Flint Hills Bankers Association last night hosted a presentation on mandatory reporting of elder abuse and exploitation. Chuck Lyman, Executive Vice President and Trust Officer attended the event…

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  • President's 2015 Tax Proposals

    By The Trust Company on Jan 26, 2015

    On January 17, the White House released the details of the President’s tax proposals for 2015.  While some of the proposals focus on education initiatives and expansion of family tax benefits, i.e.…

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  • Good News for 529 Plan Savers: More Investment Flexibility

    By The Trust Company on Jan 05, 2015

    Call it a holiday gift. Thanks to legislation passed in December, beginning in 2015, owners of 529 accounts will be able to change the investment options on their existing plan contributions twice…

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  • Did You Know? A Few Facts About TTC

    By Mark Knackendoffel on Nov 10, 2014

    You probably already know that financial and investment advisory firms bring a variety of approaches to their client relationships. But what you probably don’t know are some details about how firms …

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  • Out Here on Our Own

    By The Trust Company on Oct 28, 2014

    "Why can’t I just manage my own portfolio?" I get this question a lot. The truth is…you can. There, I said it, even though it might seem like a strange thing for someone in my profession to concede.…

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  • Just Between Us Girls

    By Lucy Williams on Oct 10, 2014

    An article I read several years ago on women in the corporate world strongly advised women not to keep candy dishes in their offices. It was a sign of weakness and showed our empathetic side. The…

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