Markets and Investing

We hope this message finds you well in this difficult time. We want to provide further explanation for those searching for small business relief through the CARES Act. During this time of uncertainty for both tenants and landlords, landlords may...

Across the country business has come to a halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Dow Jones hit its lowest mark since 2016 and the overall economic impact could take years to recover. Some of the hardest hit sectors are Commercial Aerospace,...

Photo above: Bank of Whiting Associates in front of the new drive-up window in the 1950s Anyone who knows The Region has heard the phrase “That’s My Bank!” a time or two. That phrase was born out of Centier Bank, a Northwest Indiana institution...

There are many options when it comes to handling your money, and two of the most common options are banks and credit unions. But which option is better for your money and your personal financial goals? About one-third of Americans belong to a credit...

It’s always good to know what the future has in store. This is what the Oak Partners State of the Market series seeks to accomplish for its clients. Taking place at Gino’s East Steak House in Dyer, this event covered the market statistics in 2019...

When you’re a single parent, financial decisions loom even larger in your life. Stephany Leonard, Teachers Credit Union’s Valparaiso Service Center Manager, has been there. With her professional expertise and personal experience, Leonard offers...

Searching for a safe and reliable place to secure your funds? Look no further than Purdue Federal Credit Union. Founded on Purdue University’s West Lafayette campus in 1969, the credit union was created by a group of Purdue employees so they, their...

As the newness of new year ebbs away from us into full on 2020, those resolutions to slim down and shape up seem like a distant memory. While that new gym membership might be uppermost in your thoughts, lets make sure you’ve put your funds in order...

In the waning days of 2019, stuffed inside a must-pass continuing spending resolution required to keep the government running, Congress passed, and the President signed, one of the most material pieces of retirement legislation of the past twenty...

A home is an asset for reasons that go far beyond the shelter it provides. It is an investment, one that you can take advantage of in numerous ways. And with mortgage, refinancing, and home equity line of credit rates at historic lows, those eager to...