Top 4 COVID-19 Scams To Watch Out For
The ability to leverage current events is a dream scenario for modern-day cybercriminals. These criminals use events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, to fuel their malicious intent....read more
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Welcome to our Financial Wellness Blog - dedicated to highlighting financial information that's useful to everyone. We've also included a Community Spotlight to promote volunteer organizations in our hometowns - Carmel, Dunkirk, Fishers, Hartford City, Knightstown, Montpelier, New Castle, Pendleton, Rushville, and Union City. If you'd like to submit an article for a non-profit, please read this or email Leah Driver. Thank you!
Profitability Metrics 101
Most of us have a fundamental understanding of profitability, but digging into financial statements allows us to make smarter investments with our money....read more
Welcome Melissa Volz-Smith
Melissa Volz-Smith has joined our Carmel office as a Regional Mortgage Loan Officer....read more
Manage Your Company's Cash Flow
When you started your business, you knew you’d have to make sacrifices and trade-offs, but you might not have realized how...read more
Securing New Devices/ Data Privacy Day
The holiday season has sadly come to an end, but hopefully you were able to treat yourself to some of the latest gadgets! Just remember...read more
Sources of Small Business Funding
You have a great idea, you've done your homework, and you're excited to start your own business. The only thing missing? Funding....read more
Glossary of Cash Flow Terms
It's easy to argue that the success of failure of your business relies on cash flow. Knowing these terms will allow you to be a better judge of how your business is performing....read more
10 Cybersecurity Shopping Tips for the Holiday Season
It’s that time of year again -- holiday shopping is in full swing! Even though the shopping insanity of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday have come and gone, holiday...read more
PPP-Related Scams to Avoid
From the beginning, an infuriating side effect of the pandemic has been fraud. The distribution of funds through stimulus checks and small business loans...read more
Keep a Lid on Checking Fees
No one likes to see checking account fees lowering their balance every month....read more
Budgeting with Variable Income
If your income varies, you know how great it feels when you make a lot, along with how stressful the lean times can be. Whether you work on commission; are a freelancer, contractor or gig...read more
Checklist for Opening a Bank Account
You may decide that a checking or savings account is the right product for you. If you do, opening an account is quite simple....read more
Shop Locally for the Holidays
Planning to spread some cheer this holiday season? Pick up one-of-a-kind creations from your locally-owned small businesses....read more
Holiday Budgeting
The holidays can normally take a toll on our budget, and this year is far from “normal.” We’ve provided this budgeting sheet to help you plan for the holidays. (And to show...read more
Steps for Making Large Financial Decisions
This article started as steps to take before making financial decisions like buying insurance or opening a retirement account, but these steps apply to any major financial decision – moving deposit accounts, applying for a loan, etc....read more
