When it was signed into law last month, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduced various new provisions, including significant changes to charitable giving. Since many provisions aren't effective until 2026, now is your opportunity to evaluate and possibly modify any charitable giving plans.... Read More
Middle market business owners face unique financial planning challenges that traditional approaches often fail to address adequately. The complex interplay between personal and business finances requires a specialized approach. ... Read More
In Indiana, 1 in 7 people and 1 in 5 children face hunger every day, according to Feeding America. Hunger impacts all aspects of a person’s health, from a child’s development and growth to the immune system of the elderly, and the increase of depression and anxiety in adults. ... Read More
“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently,” Warren Buffet is known to have said. Here are some characteristics that should be avoided and are usually considered to be less than optimal for those in a leadership position.... Read More
Once upon a time, if your company had something important to say, you had two choices: buy ad space or earn it through media coverage. Today, anyone with a smartphone can become a broadcaster. But just because you can speak doesn’t mean anyone is listening.... Read More
The United States’ sweeping new tariffs in 2025 have triggered a seismic shift in global trade relations—one that’s already reshaping the American economy and provoking fierce debate over the nation’s future economic direction. While the official line touts these tariffs as a shield for American workers and industries, the real economic fallout paints a far more complex picture.... Read More
The recent attacks on Indiana’s colleges and universities will have lasting effects far beyond the classroom. From slashing financial aid to policing curriculum, higher education in our state is under siege. The consequences will ripple across our economy, our workforce and our future, but the people hurt most are clear: students.... Read More
We all know the old adage "corn is knee high by the Fourth of July,” but most farmers know that nowadays, thanks to technological advancements, corn is actually much taller than your knee by mid-summer. But with taller corn comes safety precautions that Hoosier farmers must remember.... Read More
Ask most employers what their biggest headache is and you’re likely to hear “staffing issues” as one of the top responses. It doesn’t have to be that way, though. Using a staffing agency to hire workers can make the process simpler and less resource-intensive.... Read More
Most businesses make a mistaken assumption about the work copywriters like me perform. They assume it’s about style, grammar, and all those other things that dredge up painful memories of sophomore English. In reality, my work is all about biochemistry.... Read More
The "One Big Beautiful Bill" offers a powerful new tool to make your dreams of giving your children a strong financial start a reality, but it comes with a fair amount of confusion. The so-called "Trump Accounts" are a new savings vehicle making headlines but also raising eyebrows. ... Read More
When my daughters started receiving credit card offers before they’d had their first paychecks, I knew it was time for a conversation. As a dad and as a lender, I’ve seen too many young adults and their parents end up overwhelmed by debt. What starts as one credit card becomes several, until debt and stress take over.... Read More
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s a present-day catalyst reshaping industries, economies, and the workforce at a rapid pace. For Indiana, a state with a rich legacy in manufacturing, logistics, and life sciences, embracing AI is more than an optional business strategy. It’s a necessity to remain competitive and ensure economic growth. ... Read More
When Gov. Mike Braun signed an executive order earlier this year banning diversity, equity and inclusion practices and programs in state agencies, we in the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus saw the writing on the wall. ... Read More
Retaining your most talented employees is not just an HR challenge—it’s a strategic business imperative. In today’s competitive landscape, your people propel innovation, drive customer satisfaction, and ultimately influence your bottom line.... Read More
Everyday the news media questions the health of the U.S. economy and then connects that data to the past, present, and future movement of the stock market. What are the factors that determine economic health of our country?... Read More
Because most Hoosiers rely on their employers for health care coverage and the manufacturing industry employs 1 in 5 Hoosiers, the Indiana Manufacturers Association has long championed efforts to control spiraling health care costs. ... Read More
In today’s competitive job market, recruiting isn’t just about posting a job and hoping the right candidate applies. It’s about building a brand that makes talent come to you. ... Read More
For decades, policy debates around environmental protection and economic growth in Indiana and across the nation have been characterized by a “zero sum” philosophy; most of us have been trained to think that supporting one is tantamount to opposing the other. ... Read More
Middle-market business owners face a unique financial dilemma that most professionals never encounter: the challenge of managing two deeply intertwined financial identities simultaneously.... Read More
