With the start of the new year, a number of notable changes are occurring in the realm of financial planning rules. Most of the rule changes are the result of the Secure Act 2.0 phasing in, but some are the result of the higher inflation experienced...
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Mind on Money: New year brings improved financial rules
GreatNews.Life Founder Chris Mahlmann thanks 2023 Good Life Award Honorees for commitment to positivity
Many years ago, the tradition of the Good Life Awards with the solid steel custom-crafted award began to recognize six people who have demonstrated exceptional willingness and ability to stand up for good. The 42 people who have earned one of these...
Read MoreMind on Money: The Fed has put us on notice
We’ve all had those parenting fail moments, when our stern warnings turn to threats, and then our threats turn to more creative threats and then, nothing, as the kid gets away with it (for awhile anyway). My best frame of reference is in church...
Read MoreGood Times Are Ahead
I hear many people fretting about uncertainty. They worry about our future and the changes ahead. Know why I don’t share their concerns? Because Kankakee Valley REMC doesn’t believe in worrying about what’s ahead. Instead, we believe in...
Read MoreMind on Money: Warning bells ringing over Chinese economy
The world is always ending. Especially if you use gold company commercials and Tik Tok influencers as your primary source of financial advice. Sure, bad stuff does happen, and we’ve all been through a lot over the past couple decades. From 9/11 to...
Read MoreMind on Money: Take advantage of state tax credits
I have to admit, I think the State of Indiana does a lot right. Not everything, mind you; I think our roads were neglected for too long and now, after the gas tax increases over the past five years, it seems like every road is being repaired, all at...
Read MoreMind on Money: Credit to rating agency Fitch for calling out US fiscal mess
I took my mask off as I walked out the door of Skyline Chili just outside of Batesville, Indiana, in June 2020. It was a beautiful summer evening, the sun was going down behind the trees, shining its last light on my 2010 Jayco Greyhawk Class C...
Read MoreBig Yellow School Bus Safety: School Bus Stops & The Rules Of The Road
Hi there all. I have had something on my mind that I thought I would share. Did you know that everyday here in Valparaiso and around the country, drivers are running school bus stop arms? Yep. It's true. I thought I'd share with what I have learned...
Read MoreMind on Money: Time to turn attention to student loans
After an excessive level of drama and confusion, interest on student loans and payments on balances are right around the corner. On Sept. 1 balances will begin accruing interest after a nearly four-year hiatus, and payments on student loans are due...
Read MoreMind on Money: Start early when planning to change homes
One of the most common planning activities my team works through with clients is advising them as they sell, buy and move homes. Lifestyles change, the cycle of life marches on and housing needs and desires evolve. What can be a daunting process for...
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