If you are a senior woman, you need to be diligent in managing your financial resources to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle in retirement. Fortunately, by planning ahead and making the right moves, you can help alleviate any inequalities that may exist . . .
Cynthia Griffith was appointed Financial Center Manager of Tower’s Waynedale office. Griffith has 17 years of banking experience, most recently with Fifth Third Bank in Fort Wayne and previously with Fifth Third in Toledo, Ohio, where she served . . .
It’s back-to-school time again. If you are a parent of a college student, you’ve probably already made whatever arrangements you are going to make to meet those hefty tuition payments – and some of these arrangements can involve considerable . . .
The MarkleBank Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Greg Smitley has been chosen as the next President and CEO of MarkleBank effective September 25, 2006.
Smitley replaces Travis Holdman who was recently named Chairman of the Board of Independent . . .
Many of us are inspired by great quotations. And you can find plenty of them related to investing. Let’s take a look at some of these quotes to determine what they may have to offer us.
“The four most dangerous words in investing are: . . .
Local Waynedale resident Denise Harmeyer is embarking on a new adventure by opening a business called, “JUST ESPECIALLY FOR YOU.” It will be located in the same building as Wells Accounting, at 2505 Lower Huntington Road.
Harmeyer, born . . .
It’s a good time to reflect on your work – specifically, how long do you plan to keep working? And when you retire, will you retire for good, or will you still work in some capacity? These are important questions – and the answers . . .
Coventry Meadows, Fort Wayne’s newest premier senior living community, held its Grand Open House on Tuesday, September 26. A ribbon cutting ceremony occurred at the facility’s entrance at 4:00pm. Because the facility’s campus is next . . .
Tuesday, September 26, Hansen Fitness celebrated its Grand Opening by having Sam Hornish Jr. join in the opening of its new store at 6723 West Jefferson Blvd. Hornish, the recent winner of the Indianapolis 500 endorsed the new store which sells a number . . .
Bad habits are hard to break. But good habits also tend to stick around for a long time. And that’s why you will want to teach young children about the importance of saving and investing. It’s almost never too early to start – and . . .
This week, Did You Know is excerpted from a South Bend History professor’s book, Changed by Grace: After John Locke’s (father of modern psychology) atheistic arguments against Traditional Christian theology it became unbelievable for many . . .
If you are a baby boomer – born between 1946 and 1963 – and your parents are still alive, you may want to talk to them about an important subject: their plans for leaving a legacy. Their thoughts on the subject might vary from yours, so, . . .
To enjoy a comfortable retirement lifestyle, you will need to build your net worth before you retire. So you may be interested in knowing that, between 2001 and 2004, the typical household’s net worth, adjusted for inflation, grew 1.5 percent, . . .
When you first started out in your career, you may have focused on paying off student loans, buying a home and, hopefully, starting to save for retirement. Generally speaking, these are pretty straightforward goals. But by the time you enter your 50s . . .
As we approach the first anniversary of the hurricanes that devastated the Gulf Coast, you may be thinking, “What if something like that happened to me? Am I prepared?” In the blink of an eye, your home and all of your belongings can disappear. . . .
It’s unfortunate, but true: Unscrupulous people and companies do try to take advantage of unsuspecting investors. And the Internet has made it a lot easier for these predators to reach a mass audience. To avoid potential ripoffs, you need to . . .
Are you between the ages of 55 and 64? If so, you belong to a peer group that is apparently quite concerned about saving for retirement — but not at all sure how to convert those savings into a steady income stream. If this describes your situation, . . .
Azar’s Big Boy restaurant, located on Bluffton Road, opened on March 16, 1964. Since that date, the face of Azar’s has continuously changed to meet the needs of its customers. Consumer consciousness has shown through once again in its newly . . .
Scott’s Food & Pharmacy held a grand re-opening of its Waynedale store Tuesday, June 28, with a ribbon cutting and a charitable donation to the Waynedale Picnic.
The store, which was originally built in 1957, received more than $4 million . . .
MarkleBank is pleased to announce that Jaron Havens has joined MarkleBank as a Mortgage Loan Originator.
Havens worked at H & K Mortgage (formerly Harrell Financial Services) in Huntington in the mortgage department for two years. He previously . . .
Marty Carey 18, of Boy Scout Troop #22, earned his Eagle Scout Award during a Court of Honor Ceremony at the Southwest Conservation Club on April 18, 2006.
Marty earned 25 merit badges, four more than necessary, to qualify for the Eagle award. Marty’s . . .
Late last year, something happened in this country that had not occurred since 1933: The nation’s personal savings rate went negative. And we don’t even have much company in our spendthrift ways: Our savings rate was the lowest in the industrialized . . .
Congratulations to the class of 2006. These are really challenging times, and they’re also exciting times. In her latest book, The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous & Broke (Riverhead Books), financial expert Suze Orman discusses the challenges . . .
If you’re like many homeowners in this country, you probably saw your house appreciate in value quite a bit over the past few years. That’s the good news. The not-so-good news is that, during this same time period, your savings and net . . .
If your investment portfolio is even moderately diversified, you probably own both stocks and bonds. And that’s a good idea, because diversification is essential to your success as an investor. But you also should know what to expect from different . . .
Recognizing local businesses for their ethical standards the Northeast Indiana Better Business Bureau handed out the Torch Award. The Torch Award goes to businesses that practice integrity, honesty, and ethics on a daily basis.
Emceeing the event was . . .
MarkleBank is pleased to announce two new members to its Board of Directors. Greg Myers, President and CEO of Wayne Metals in Markle, and Bobby Caley, a Markle area farmer, were officially welcomed to the Board in February 2006. They replace retiring . . .
On any given day, you could talk on a Samsung cell phone, watch a Sony television, take a Bayer aspirin and eat a Nestle Crunch Bar. What do all these products have in common? They’re all manufactured by companies based outside the United States. . . .
Umber’s is sprucing up with new siding
Umber’s Ace Hardware was started in Waynedale in 1944. Back then it was just Umber’s Hardware, as Lester Umber didn’t join the Ace franchise until he moved the store in 1954. The original . . .
In last week’s column, we talked about the necessity of taking a “big picture” approach to your financial situation. By looking at your needs at different stages of your life, you can develop a strategy containing elements that work . . .