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Millennials are drowning in student loan debt: How financial wellness programs can help
With tuition rising almost eight times faster than wages, it is no wonder that millennial student debt has skyrocketed well beyond the level experienced by their Gen X and Baby Boomer parents. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the average cost of a college education in 2016 was $104,480–double
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Why Jerome Powell's business-as-usual Jackson Hole speech was the best possible outcome
Fed Chair Jerome Powell's annual Jackson Hole speech was uneventful, but that's not a bad thing. Powell reiterated the Fed could start tapering its asset purchases this year and rates aren't changing soon. Stocks hit record highs during the speech as investors shrugged off fears of an early pullback in Fed support. See
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What Your Customers Really Think About Customer Service
We know that customer service is important. It’s what differentiates your brand from your competitors and where customers decide to become authentic brand ambassadors. While we live and breathe interactions with customers every day, we sought out consumers to understand how perceptions and opinions about customer servi
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A home equity loan could help you get the money you need for a renovation or emergency — here's how they work
Home equity loans allow homeowners to borrow against the value of their home. Many lenders will allow homeowners to borrow up to 80% of their home's current value. While home equity loans are often used to pay for home renovations, the money can be used in whatever way the borrower chooses. Sign up to get Personal Fina
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Four Takeaways From Fed Chair Powell’s Testimony Investors Should Know
TOPLINEFederal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell told the Senate banking committee on Tuesday that there is still “significant uncertainty” about an economic recovery, while adding that the Fed will let the market dictate the pace of its corporate bond purchases. KEY FACTSDuring the first day of his semiannual testimony b
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The way companies project growth shapes the economic outlook. Here’s how to face the slowdown.
Editor’s note: The following is a guest article from Mark Schwartz, enterprise strategist at AWS. For the most part, the global economy is
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Is Your Banker Committed to the Farming Lifestyle?
At Old National Bank, we know that farming is not just a job, it’s a lifestyle. As Ag Lenders, we’re still close to the field.
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5 Credit Score Mistakes You Can Easily Avoid
Maintaining your credit score requires careful money management and attention to detail. Even the smartest consumers make simple mistakes that can
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6 cost management strategies for CIOs amid geopolitical disruption
Editor's note: The following is a guest article from Chris Ganly, research vice president at Gartner, Inc. The pandemic and Russia's invasion of
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How Small Businesses Can Clear the Economic Hurdles Ahead
For SMB owners seeking to chart a course through this uncertain landscape, a few key principles are important to keep in mind.