Umber’s Ace Hardware has added a Commercial/Industrial Services Division. This will give area businesses local access to over 100,000 commercial products. Umber’s President, Dave Umber has named James Roth, Manager of the Commercial/Industrial . . .
If you have a 401(k) plan, reviewing your statement may not always be pleasant. During prolonged market slumps, your balance could drop month after month. And, since your 401(k) represents part of your retirement savings, you might start to have real . . .
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Do not feel pressured to accept any offer immediately or to act before you can find out more information.
Do not be afraid to hang up the telephone if you feel uncomfortable.
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Over the past couple of years, we’ve had a long bear market and a period of low interest rates. Consequently, it’s been tough for stockowners and income-oriented investors. If you fall into either of those groups – and most people . . .
Ossian Lumber has been in business for over 100 years. Their present manager is Dave Bushee who has worked for the company since 1975. Bill Cline, the company owner works out of his home office in Bluffton.
If you are building a new home, Ossian Lumber . . .
Superior service, superior products, and constant innovation is the motto of Colbert/Ball Tax Service. The local owners Gary Dilley and Kathy Frye began the business to offer residents an alternative to the high volume, impersonal, and often confusing . . .
If you already contribute to an IRA, then you’re taking an important step toward building the financial resources you need for retirement. If you don’t have an IRA, then you might want to consider opening one. But which one?
Your two main . . .
EXPERIENCE THE SERVICE. Discover The Quality. Norm’s Paint, located on Bluffton Road in Foster Park Plaza, is the store where you can find custom mixed paints, stains, and lacquers. Everything you need to update your entire home inside and out. . . .
Two former auctioneers and furniture store owners decided to leave the auctioning business. In May of 2001, Duane and Rosemary Miller shifted their 27 year old family business emphasis to furniture. They are located on Bluffton Road and US224. Their . . .
Advanced Window Wholesalers is locally owned and operated. The name says it all. This company prides itself on wholesaling exterior home improvements to the public. Advanced Window Wholesalers is also a supplier for other quality home improvement . . .
If you’re like most people, you’ve probably had some experience with getting your taxes done just before the clock ticks down on April 15. Of course, it’s human nature to put off tasks that aren’t much fun, but last- minute . . .
As mortgage rates have tumbled to levels not seen in decades, millions of Americans have rushed to refinance their homes. Generally speaking, this is probably a good idea; if you can lower your rate, you’ll have more disposable income each month. . . .
Tourkow Crell Rosenblatt & Johnston, 203 E. Berry Street, takes pleasure in announcing that James C. Yankosky has been named a partner in the firm.
James C. Yankosky has been licensed to practice law for 6 years. He was raised in Leo, Indiana. His . . .
Connie Wells of Wells Accounting has set up shop in Waynedale. What was once PPM, (Petroleum Professional Management) next to the Raindrop Shoppe, is now a new accounting firm.
Connie Wells grew up on the north side of Fort Wayne. She was part of . . .
If you own a business, and you and your spouse are the only employees, you may think that your retirement plan options are somewhat limited. But that’s no longer the case. Thanks to recent tax law changes, it may now make sense for you to invest . . .
It’s a new year, and, if you’re like many people, you’ve made some New Year’s resolutions. Maybe you’ve decided to visit the gym more often. Maybe you’re going to become better informed on current events. Or maybe . . .
If you’ve been making withdrawals from your “traditional” IRA before you reached 59 1/2, then you had to follow some strict rules – even if they forced you into depleting your account far more than you liked. But now, the IRS . . .
If you have a 401(k) plan where you work, you’ll have an important decision to make upon your retirement. Specifically, how should you take your 401(k) money? You’ll want to make the right choice – because it can make a big difference . . .
Haven’t you heard? Audio Professionals, Inc. welcomes new employee, Karen Lynn James.
Karen is a Heritage High School graduate, who is in training for her Hearing Aid Dealers’ license. She will be under the supervision of Pete Alles until . . .
Imel Insurance Agency, Inc. is extremely proud to represent Indiana Farmers Mutual Insurance Company – which was named Co-Company of the year for 2002 by the Independent Insurance Agents of Indiana (IIAI). The award was presented at the IIAI’s . . .
“Just pull forward until the red light comes on,” states manager Toni Howard of the newly constructed Super Wash on Lower Huntington Road. Toni, along with Attendant Mark Elliott of Waynedale officially opened the car wash on October 25th. . . .
If you’re a baby boomer, then your biggest threat to your future financial security may not be the fluctuating stock market. It may not be the solvency of Social Security, either. So, what then is this danger? It’s the high cost of long-term . . .
Larry Hiday, Hiday Motors of Bluffton Indiana, has expanded his car business to include a used car lot in Ossian, Indiana.
Larry who initially worked at Buick-Pontiac-Cadillac-GMC (the current Papa John’s Pizza location), quit that dealership . . .
If your investment goals are long term — sending children to college, planning a comfortable retirement, providing a legacy for the next generation — you probably adhere to a long-term investment philosophy.
But, a buy-and-hold strategy doesn’t . . .
If you work for a school, hospital, religious organization or other non-profit group, then you may be contributing to a 403(b) plan. Your 403(b) has always been a great way to build retirement assets — and now, it’s gotten even better.
As you . . .
You can lose track of the time. You can lose track of your car keys. But you’d never lose track of your investments. Or would you?
Actually, many people do just that – at least when it comes to their U.S. Savings Bonds. In fact, owners failing . . .
Stock prices will always fluctuate — daily, monthly and annually. You need to accept this reality if you’re going to be a long-term investor. But you do have some protection from extreme volatility — in the form of “circuit breakers” . . .
If you’ve been investing for a while, you’ve probably been exposed to both stocks and mutual funds. And, at times, you may have wondered which of these investments is more appropriate. Does one offer more advantages than the other? If so, . . .
If you plan on giving cash or financial assets to your family, you’ll want to make sure you avoid a side effect of your generosity — gift taxes.
Gift tax laws are designed to discourage people from giving away all their assets to reduce the . . .
OF FORT WAYNE COMMUNITY BOARD OF SALIN BANK AND TRUST COMPANY
Vincent J. (Vince) Backs, Senior Partner and Member of the Executive Committee of the law firm of Beers Mallers Backs & Salin, LLP, civic and business leader, has been named to . . .