Every July, I celebrate Disability Pride Month with a deep sense of joy and empowerment. As a person with a physical disability who uses a power wheelchair and has no arms or legs, this month holds a special significance for me. It is a time to reflect on my journey, embrace my identity and advocate for the rights and recognition of people with disabilities. ... Read More
Taxpayers underwent a dramatic change in late 2017 with the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). In another two years, we may undergo another dramatic shift.... Read More
When people consider working with a business today, they look for several things. They want to be sure the company is capable, that it’s affordable, that it’s experienced, but more than anything else, they want it to be authentic.... Read More
If you’ve seen one of the all-time greatest movies, "The Princess Bride," you instantly remember this column’s title as Inigo Montoya’s admonition to Vizzini regarding the latter’s frequent misuse of “inconceivable.” I often find myself silently echoing Montoya’s words when I read articles, websites, blog posts, proposals, and presentations.... Read More
Indianapolis will host the upcoming National Eucharistic Congress – a gathering of Catholics focusing on the Sacrament of Holy Communion, or what some Christian groups call the Lord’s Supper. More than 40,000 participants from throughout the U.S. will spend July 17-21 listening to keynote talks, engaging in acts of service and charity, worshipping God in song, and by receiving Jesus in the Sacrament of the Eucharist.... Read More
It's easy to stick to the tried-and-true pipeline when hiring for community development roles. But forming connections with people from different industries and generations can make our teams stronger.... Read More
Giving financial gifts during one’s life means benefiting family members sooner rather than later, along with the added enjoyment of witnessing the impact on others. Awareness of gift tax rules is imperative when structuring a strategy. Whether gifting to adult family members or children, there are many ways to find a balanced approach to transferring assets.... Read More
As Indiana strives to remain competitive against peer cities, one crucial investment stands out as a cornerstone for driving workforce development: infrastructure. While roads, bridges, and utilities often dominate discussions around infrastructure, there's another vital component that deserves our attention—broadband internet access. By expanding statewide broadband access, we can equip families with the tools they need to obtain virtual education for their children, especially in rural communities where enrollment continues to decline.... Read More
To achieve personal financial success as a business owner, it is essential to establish a solid financial foundation. This article focuses on the fundamental building blocks of financial stability and provides guidance on managing personal and business finances separately. By implementing sound financial solutions and creating a strong foundation, you can navigate the complexities of business ownership with confidence.... Read More
Financial fraudsters prey on people’s trust, convincingly posing as their bank or altering payment information to seamlessly steal money. Fortunately, there are ways to spot suspicious activity and mitigate damage from fraud. Here are today’s most common scams and how to protect your business from them.... Read More
Small steps can lead to big progress in mental health. In America today, approximately one out of five Americans is suffering with a mental health issue; and approximately one in 25 adults is experiencing a serious mental illness that substantially interferes with one or more major life activities. In addition, 17% of Americans ages 12 and older have a substance use disorder. Left unaddressed, the negative impact of these disorders will increase.... Read More
As we are four months away from the Presidential election, our financial firm is starting to get questions about how the stock market will perform during an election year. Without a reliable crystal ball, the best we can do is provide historical data points and context. While this investment return information is interesting and can make for lively cocktail party conversation, it should never be used to predict your personal portfolio performance.... Read More
The Supreme Court recently made it illegal to be homeless in the United States in the ruling on City of Grants Pass v. Johnson. We join our partners around the nation in expressing our disappointment that rather than focusing on solutions to end the housing crisis in our nation, this ruling will allow our neighbors, many of whom are veterans, to be punished for struggling to survive in our community.... Read More
Personality type that is. “Personality has power to uplift, power to depress, power to curse and power to bless,” Rotary International founder Paul Harris is known to have said. In so many ways, Harris articulated the many different personality types in a few succinct words.... Read More
As the youngest adult generation, Gen Z will soon become the largest group of consumers, and we need to understand their perceptions and what they are drawn to in order to continue to build and propel the brand of Indianapolis forward. ... Read More
Though we cannot predict how future legislation may impact tax rates, we can use current information and a historical perspective to devise strategies to better position our overall financial situation. ... Read More
June marks National Safety Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about safety and injury prevention. As we focus on various aspects of safety, it is important to spotlight one of the most pressing public health crises of our time, the opioid epidemic.... Read More
Keeping up with changes to governmental regulations is just one of the challenges faced by businesses that do a lot of hiring. The Department of Labor issued a new final rule on overtime pay that takes effect July 1, 2024. This rule comes on the heels of another DOL change – this one regarding classification of workers – that rolled out in March 2024. Knowing these rules and clearly understanding how to navigate them is critical for business owners.... Read More
The housing market today remains volatile, characterized by inflated home values and a competitive landscape that challenges prospective buyers. How did we get here?... Read More
Indiana's mix of urban and rural communities provides a good opportunity to understand how interconnected our state’s health care landscape really is. No community is an island, and the ups and downs of one have more of an impact elsewhere than we may initially think. Accordingly, working collaboratively to promote preventative care and increase access in one area can help create healthier communities everywhere.... Read More
