In my last article, I listed three of my top areas to think about regarding your people in 2024. Today, I have three more recommendations for you. These aren’t just recommendations about your people or your human resources policies. They’re business recommendations that impact your people, and therefore, your entire business.... Read More
Is there anything more romantic than discussing finances with your significant other? Yes, of course, but like most tough conversations amongst partners, not talking about it is going to do more harm than good. Financial decision-making is an integral part of creating a life together, and working as a team is the most effective approach in taking charge of your money.... Read More
It is National FFA Week – a time I look forward to every year. You won’t see a sea of blue jackets walking around downtown Indianapolis like you do during the National FFA Convention and Expo in the fall, but this celebration is even bigger. That’s because each of our more than 945,000 FFA members can participate from wherever they call home.... Read More
A few decades ago, high-income families moved investments into their children's names so their investment income would be taxed at a lower rate. As you might suspect, Congress wasn't a fan of this strategy and retaliated with the Kiddie Tax in 1986, which was restructured in 2018 and again in 2019. ... Read More
Oral health has an impact well beyond your mouth. It’s true: Seeing your dentist is about a lot more than teeth and gums. Regular dental check-ups benefit you in more ways than just a nice smile. In fact, oral health has been proven to affect everything from nutrition to socialization and poor oral hygiene can lead to general health issues including diabetes, heart disease and stroke.... Read More
Prioritizing tasks when everything feels important can be difficult, but it's essential to the success of meaningful public health improvement, especially for Hoosier women navigating pregnancy and motherhood. Indiana is a diverse state with a mix of both urban and rural communities and striking differences exist in the way in which health care is accessed and delivered from South Bend to Sellersburg.... Read More
Selling a business can be an emotional journey for owners who have invested significant time and effort into building their company. Emotional readiness is essential to make objective decisions throughout the process. ... Read More
Famous television doctor Mehmet Oz invested millions into an unsuccessful effort to capture one of Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate seats, and I’m pretty confident a single word had plenty to do with his defeat.... Read More
On January 10, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved listing eleven spot Bitcoin ETFs. This paved the way for easier access to investing in Bitcoin. But what are spot Bitcoin ETFs? And should you use them in your portfolio?... Read More
Consolidation of Indiana school districts has resurfaced as a topic in policy discussions because of the release of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s Indiana Prosperity 2035 Plan. Not all agree with this proposal. The Indiana School Boards Association and the Indiana Small and Rural Schools Association believe that local control should prevail. ... Read More
Physical assaults. Mental abuse. Removal from your only home. These early traumas cause a host of mental health issues for Indiana’s foster children well into adulthood. In fact, studies show that 30% of foster youth will experience PTSD symptoms. That’s twice the rate of PTSD among U.S. war veterans.... Read More
About thirty years ago, Eli Lilly and Co., the Indiana-based pharmaceutical company, was conducting clinical trials for a potential blockbuster drug called Alimta for treating lung cancer. The upside was one of huge potential for Lilly. The downside was one of losing millions in research dollars if the development of the drug was unsuccessful. Long story short, the drug failed at first, but Lilly scientists and management, true to their Indiana heritage, failed forward in a way which resulted in yet another blockbuster success for the company.... Read More
According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, on average, 17,000 new people enter homelessness every week in the United States. Sadly, this includes far too many veterans. In fact, veterans are more likely than non-veterans to face homelessness. In Indianapolis, veterans represent only 4% of the population but account for 11% of those experiencing homelessness in our community.... Read More
Why are Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) popular savings vehicles? Contributions are made with pre-tax dollars, the funds grow tax-deferred, and withdrawals are tax-free if used for qualified healthcare expenses. That's a triple-tax advantage! ... Read More
As we push through another Indiana winter, a chilling truth unveils itself—our state's once-abundant wetlands are disappearing at an alarming rate and a new piece of legislation threatens our wetlands to an even greater extent. HB 1383, if passed, will further remove protections for Indiana’s wetlands and reduce the number of wetlands that can fall under Indiana’s most protected status: Class III. We need to preserve a big part of what makes the Hoosier state so great: wetlands.... Read More
Remember WIFM? It’s the acronym for, "What’s in it for me." It seems that some membership organizations are staking their futures on the fact that WIFM doesn’t matter to their members or prospective members. Unfortunately, it does, and as nonprofits, they need to be acting now to adapt their business models and ensure that they are well-positioned to ride the waves of the future.... Read More
In the world of manufacturing, the roar of machinery and the hustle of production often drown out the financial challenges that employers face when providing health insurance for their workforce. In fact, Industry Report found that the U.S. manufacturing industry is at its lowest level in modern history, now at 11% of GDP.... Read More
Change is not a bad thing. Sometimes you need to change to make things better and we must adapt to keep up with the times. In public sector projects, managing the components of change in a thoughtful and methodical way is imperative for making sure that change leads to better outcomes for the community.... Read More
That’s right, it’s tax time once again! Before you start working on that filing, make sure you have everything you need. There’s nothing worse than getting a notice later in the year that you owe more money because of an error. Here are some common mistakes to avoid.... Read More
Did you know that one in every 131 mortgage applications is estimated to contain fraud? That’s according to CoreLogic’s Annual Mortgage Fraud Report. Sadly, I see mortgage and property fraud often in the Marion County Recorder’s office. The good news is that you can take steps to prevent serious consequences that may result from fraud.... Read More
