Markets and Investing

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...

What if we held a recession next year and no one came? At this point I feel like the pending 2023 recession has been the most heavily forecasted economic trend in history. All the economists I follow on a regular basis, as well as just about every...

Having a good credit score is important for getting established financially. It affects a customer’s ability to buy a home, get approved for loans, and acquire insurance. Identity theft and credit card fraud are on the rise, and they can...

At Purdue Federal Credit Union (Purdue Federal), the team’s priority is helping people with their whole financial picture—from education to products and services. It’s the reason the credit union earned the 2022 Best of Northwest Indiana...

Money can be a top source of stress for many people. Financial stress and insecurity often have a way of impacting self-confidence and taking a toll on mental health according to Jeff Sobieralski, director of financial wellness and wellbeing at...

Lake County, IN has seen quite the spike in interest from developers over the years and that same incline is expected to continue throughout 2022 and well into 2023.  Lake County has been a bountiful area with a surplus of land to be developed...

United Way Northwest Indiana (NWI) hosted a gathering of partners and donors to launch its 2023-2025 strategic plan. The plan was created using a combination of community feedback and data to address the most urgent needs of Northwest Indiana. The...

As one of the largest assets you could ever own, making sure your home is well-maintained should always be a top priority. However, any home-improvement project is a major investment, both in time and money. With inflation dominating the markets and...