Markets and Investing

Last week’s column on the fear being stoked online about the coming demise of the U.S. dollar and the reserve “petro-dollar” elicited some strong feedback, some supportive and some critical. I see the topic even creeping into the mainstream...

Finding a place to store your savings and livelihood can be challenging. In addition to simply finding an institution they trust, those looking for a bank or credit union must also consider added fees, interest rates, and other factors that may...

Nowadays, financial wellbeing remains high on the list of priorities for many residents who are part of Northwest Indiana’s workforce. Allegius Federal Credit Union offers members in Porter, Lake, and La Porte counties a safe, secure way to grow...

In the realm of quotable quotes, iconic investor Warren Buffet is in my opinion the crème de la crème. Buffet, now 92 years old, emits the wisdom of free enterprise like Yoda himself, often providing the most candid, crustiest and funny material an...

Money is valuable. It causes and solves problems, divides and unites people, and breaks and creates boundaries. Money is powerful, which is why it’s so important to put it in a place that will treat it as such. There are a few ways to handle money....

Thanks to an anonymous donation of nearly $265,000, Cornerstone Baptist Church in Chicago’s Woodlawn Neighborhood paid off its Centier Bank mortgage in a joyous “mortgage burning ceremony” held Jan. 22, 2023.The congregation gathered for an...

Marc Ruiz, Times Columnist  At this time every year I am preoccupied with constructing my anticipated investment narrative for the coming year. As an active investor and active advisor, I believe risk management and risk tolerance is malleable and...

Michael E. Schrage, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Centier Bank, is pleased to announce that Candy Koehl has been promoted to Vice President, Mortgage Loan Officer at Centier Bank.Koehl joined Centier Bank over 22 years ago, after serving 17...

For a lot of investors, the switch from residential to a commercial investment property can be a lot of mental stress. Most investors making the switch are unaware of all the complexities of commercial properties, their requirements, how to find...

Having a basic understanding of money management is crucial to your savings and investments. It can be overwhelming, trying to stay on top of all the avenues in which you are earning, spending and owing money. However, establishing a good mindset can...