Markets and Investing

Getting out of debt is often not an easy task. If you have a sizable amount of debt, it’s likely that just making one small adjustment isn’t going to get rid of it completely. Often a combination of several approaches is needed to make...

Do you picture yourself owning a new home, starting a business, or retiring comfortably? These are a few of the financial goals that may be important to you, and each comes with a price tag attached. That’s where financial planning comes in....

Two representatives from Buzz Points, a loyalty and rewards program aimed at supporting local businesses and community institutions through rewarding points to consumers, discussed the program and other marketing tools during a breakfast sponsored by...

IGEL-HedgehogI recently wrote a post that outlined the Citrix story in terms of the core problem that they solve and how that lines up with Hogan Consulting Group and their methodology. HCG engineers, much like their Citrix counterparts, are very...

Since the 1990s, the 4 percent rule of retirement withdrawal has been a guiding light in estimating whether investors will have enough money to last the rest of their lives. This rule states that you should withdraw no more than 4 percent from your...

You can handle one low monthly payment, right? What about when one low monthly payment turns into several monthly payments? From cars to furniture, advertisers like to point out how their product can be yours if you can make an “easy” monthly...

On Wednesday January 22, families had the chance to gather at Opportunity Enterprises to get a comprehensive explanation of a very important topic. It was a chance to hear about the options 1st Source Bank offers to those planning for the life of...

Reducing spending doesn’t have to be a painful or negative experience. Here are some simple ways you can cut your spending this week without dramatically changing your lifestyle: 1. Track your expenses. The first step to altering spending habits is...

With the dawn of another January, and credit card statements beginning to reveal the full extent of holiday shopping damage, now is the time when many Americans become serious about living within their means for the year ahead. Unfortunately, for...

Nestled between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses across the country. Founded by American Express in 2010, this day is celebrated every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving....