Money Matters

Good News about Social Security

September 26, 2019

Money Matters presented by: Vision Financial Many Millennials and GenXers have the notion that Social Security won’t be around by the time they retire. Well there’s good news…sort of. The Trustees Report of the Social Security Trust Funds reported on April 22, 2019 the financial condition and the challenges faced by the Social Security program. …

Living Out Your Calling & Finish Well

September 26, 2019

Special Feature Brought to you by: Community Partner Convene, www.convenenow.com For 38 years Young Business Leaders (YBL) has been taking the gospel and discipling men in the marketplace. We have taken the teachings of Jesus and applied them to work, family, and community. We hold evangelistic events, our Summer Series, place men and women in …

Making a Difference with your Estate Plan

September 26, 2019

Legal Matters presented by: Bradford & Holliman, Estate Planning Few communities are not stretched for funding, so consider your local community (scholarships, church missions, museums, parks, civic clubs, and other non-profit charities) as you set up your complete estate plan. Scholarships to Local Students – Families often decide to give back to the school or …

Essential Windows Software Updates You Need to Know About

August 25, 2019

Special Feature Brought to you by: Sawyer Solutions, www.sawyersolutionsllc.com On January 14, 2020, Microsoft will officially discontinue support for both Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008.  This means that no new updates will be released for them, including security updates, though you can continue to operate the software. Why you should care: Any equipment that …

How to Handle Market Volatility

August 25, 2019

Money Matters presented by: Vision Financial Group, www.vision-financialgroup.com Conventional wisdom says that what goes up, must come down. But even if you view market volatility as a normal occurrence, it can be tough to handle when it’s your money at stake. Though there’s no foolproof way to handle the ups and downs of the stock …

I Just Inherited Assets & Not Sure What To Do!

July 28, 2019

Money Matters First thing is to determine what type of assets you’ve inherited, you need to evaluate your short-term and long-term needs and goals. For example, in the short term, you may want to pay off consumer debt such as high-interest loans or credit cards. Your long-term planning needs and goals may be more complex. …

Grow in Community with Christian Business Leaders at Leadership Collab 2019

July 15, 2019

Experience Growth at Leadership Collab 2019 Opportunities to gather with other Christian business leaders do not occur frequently enough. And they often lack the space to process new information, ideate and plan for the future. That is why we created Leadership Collab 2019! Mark your calendars for Sep. 29 – Oct. 2, 2019 and join …

10 Years & Counting: Points to Consider as You Approach Retirement

June 25, 2019

Money Matters If you’re a decade or so away from retirement, you’ve probably spent at least some time thinking about this major life change. How will you manage the transition? Will you travel, take up a new sport or hobby, or spend more time with friends and family? Should you consider relocating? Will you continue …

9 Financial Behaviors Worth Changing

May 24, 2019

Money Matters Do bad money habits constrain your financial progress? Many people fall into the same financial behavior patterns, year after year. If you sometimes succumb to these financial tendencies, now is as good a time as any to alter your behavior. #1: Lending money to family & friends. You may know someone who has …

New Mortgage Loan Rules Could Save You Money

April 24, 2019

Money Matters presented by: Vision Financial It used to be that conventional and FHA/VA mortgage loans allowed for a partial pre-payment of principal, without a penalty, which shortened the remaining term of a loan but did not reduce the amount of the monthly Principal and Interest(P&I) payment. New rules have gone in to affect this …

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