According to a February, 2012, survey conducted by J.D. Power and Associates, 9.6% of customers indicated they switched banks to a new provider during the past 12 months. And while […]
Have you been considering buying a house, either right now or in the near future? Maybe you’re confused by what can be an overwhelming volume of sometimes-contradictory indicators of market […]
If you own a small business, it’s likely that you may have experienced some form of business fraud at some point – or not been aware that it happened. It’s […]
What do you notice when you open your bank statement these days? More than likely, one of the first things you notice is the free checking account you signed up […]
If you’ve been shopping with your credit card lately, you might have noticed a new fee on your receipt. Last week, a number of businesses around the country – including […]
If you’re looking to buy your first house in the Fox Valley, the range of programs that’ll help you move from being a renter to being an owner just got […]
It’s always a good day when you can recognize your employees for the great work they do to make this a better community. Today is one of those days! The […]
(A copy of this commentary appeared in the Jan. 14., 2013 editions of The Business News.) By Steven R. Barry Guest Columnist In the beginning, your business most likely comprises […]
Thinking about something new in 2013? A new car, perhaps? Or, maybe a big screen TV or even a change of jobs? Before you proceed with your plans, take a […]
Earlier this year, at an American Banking Association conference for community bankers, a writer for Forbes magazine made the following observation: “The bankers I met with have redoubled their efforts […]
