Waynedale Business

When you make investment decisions, you’ve got a lot of factors to evaluate: corporate earnings, economic climate, interest rates, oil prices and so on. In fact, navigating the investment world can seem like a daunting task if you’re going . . . 

Strahm Group, Inc. has moved to 4334 Ardmore Avenue in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The newly refurbished facility was designed and remodeled by Strahm which specializes in the design and construction of interiors for businesses of any type or size.

At more . . . 

Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter is urging those consumers in the market to buy a used car to be cautious of flood damaged vehicles from the Gulf region that may have made their way on to Indiana lots.

“Thousands of cars were flooded in the . . . 

Teas

Well, fall is officially here and that means that winter is just around the corner and with that comes the cold. I myself am a very seasonal person and no matter what the season is, I try to enjoy it as best as I can. This week I am going to . . . 

The financial markets will always be somewhat unpredictable. Some investors can cope with this fact, but others find it almost intolerable – and so they look for rules of thumb, or “anchors,” to keep their portfolios stable during . . . 

If you’re planning to retire soon, you have a lot to anticipate: more time with your family, the chance to travel, the freedom to pursue your hobbies, and so on. Yet, there’s one thing you’ll want to avoid during your retirement years: . . . 

Your 401(k) plan is unquestionably a great vehicle for building retirement savings. You typically fund your plan with pre-tax dollars, so your contributions can lower your annual taxable income. Plus, your earnings grow on a tax-deferred basis. So, . . . 

As an investor, you need to realize that the stock market will always have its ups and downs. You can’t do anything about these fluctuations – but you don’t have to let them wreak havoc on your investment decisions.

Of course, during . . . 

To make sure your kids have some money when they start out their adult lives, you’ll want to start saving and investing for them when they are young. But what’s the best way to do that?

Start by deciding on an ownership structure. In other . . . 

If you’re like many people, you keep investment vehicles in different places. You might have started traditional IRAs with two or three financial-services providers while buying some stocks from still another. And you may also have purchased . . . 

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If you have a college-bound senior in your house, you know that the end of this school year means the beginning of a new adventure. However, while college can be exciting, it’s also expensive. If you haven’t saved as much as you would have . . . 

The Restaurant and Hospitality Association of Indiana recently inducted two restaurant industry icons into its Hall of Fame. The RHAI Hall of Fame recognizes individual present and past members for long standing careers and service in the foodservice . . . 

MagniFi, the premier outsource partner for financial institutions across the United States, recently hired Vince Slack as Business Development Representative.

Slack, a graduate of Ball State University, was previously employed by Professional Golfcar . . . 

It’s unfortunate, but still true, that if you’re a woman, you face a variety of challenges in the workplace. And these issues translate into potentially serious problems for you as you save for retirement. To avoid these difficulties, you . . . 

You’ve probably heard that it’s important to diversify your investments. And it’s true. By spreading your money among a range of financial vehicles – stocks, bonds, government securities, certificates of deposit, etc. – . . . 

If you look at investment magazines and the financial pages of the newspapers, you will doubtlessly see advertisements trumpeting mutual funds earning breathtaking returns. Usually, though, these returns are just for the past year. If you really want . . . 

Most people agree that home ownership is a good thing. But is a home really an “investment?” In a way, it is. But keep this in mind: Your home, by itself, is almost certainly not the type of investment that’s going to help you meet . . . 

When you were a child, you probably acted like one. But when you’re grown, you “put away childish things,” as the old quotation goes. Unfortunately, many otherwise mature adults still approach investing in a rather immature manner . . . 

Like many people, you may dream of a day in which you get a sudden infusion of wealth. Realistically, you know that you’re probably not going to win the lottery. But you could get an inheritance. And, depending on its size, it could give you . . . 

If you look at investment magazines and the financial pages of the newspapers, you will doubtlessly see advertisements trumpeting mutual funds earning breathtaking returns. Usually, though, these returns are just for the past year. If you really want . . . 

If you haven’t yet filed your taxes, you may think it’s too early to ponder your refund. After all, you don’t even know if you’ll get one. But the odds are in your favor; historically, about three-fourths of all taxpayers receive . . . 

If you invest in a “traditional” IRA and a 401(k) or other employer-sponsored, tax-deferred retirement plan, you can help yourself make progress toward the retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned. Consequently, you’ll want to . . . 

MarkleBank of Markle, Indiana, officially opened its innovative new Fort Wayne banking center on January 31, 2004. Based around a new concept in bank design, the newest MarkleBank branch is a departure from the traditional bank lobby and teller line, . . . 

January 31, 2005, Freedom House, Inc. celebrated the official opening of the newest building in its transitional living program. The new home is located at 806 Walnut Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Freedom House opened its first recovery house on Labor . . .