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Friday through Sunday is the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday in most communities in Missouri.  It’s focused on school supplies and items like clothing, computers, software, etc.  You can at least save the state percentage of sales tax for these items.  Many of the cities and towns participating will also waive their local tax, so the…

In order to truly serve our customers better the Blue Springs branch will be moving on or about August 3 to a new location. Our current location at 1338 N 7 Hwy should be closing at the end of business on Wednesday, August 1.  If everything works according to plan (and all the telephone and…

Unforeseen difficulties in life can often be overcome with personal financial flexibility.  At Waldo General, we provide personal loans to help you catch up and get back on financial track.  But beyond helping you overcome these unexpected difficulties, we believe that it’s important for many of our customers to establish or re-establish their credit history. …

Signature Loan or Payday Loan?   You’ve heard of signature and payday loans, but how do they work? And more importantly, which one is best for you? Your individual needs and experience may play a large role in your choice but it pays to know that there are some clear differences between them. Plain and…

Looking for something free and family friendly this weekend?  Many communities have free movies in parks or in parking lots of old movie theaters, or, even on the sides of buildings!  You bring your own seating and snacks and they provide the rest of the entertainment! Just type in “free movie night in the park”…

One of the best parts about going to a summer picnic, cookout or tailgate party is the food. Who doesn’t love a hot-off-the-grill burger with classic sides such as potato salad and coleslaw? Without proper handling, they can also lead to a nasty case of food poisoning. “Hot, humid weather helps bacteria flourish,” says Alison…