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NWI Business Briefing

Mind on Money: In 2019 investors are obligated to be aware

I’m a movie geek. My primary genres are sci-fi and super hero movies, and sitting across the table from the right pal, I can communicate in… Read more

New Crown Antique Mall attracts collectors to Crown Point

CROWN POINT — There are lots of hidden treasures packed in the new Crown Antique Mall. Read more

White Lodging opens new hotel in downtown Fort Wayne with rooftop cocktail bar

Merrillville-based hotel developer and management company White Lodging opened its latest hotel in downtown Fort Wayne. Read more

Futures File: Metals heat up

Gold and silver are shining as investors rush into the precious metals. Gold reached a six-year high this week, topping $1,450 per ounce. Read more

National Business Briefing

3 Health Savings Account Mistakes to Avoid

Have an HSA? Don't make these costly blunders. Read more

Jen Glantz: I went from spending $700 per month on food to just $275 with an easy food planning trick. Here's how I did it

One of the biggest recurring battles I have with my personal spending comes down to one of life's necessities: food. Every month, before I muster up the funds to pay my credit cards, I make myself look at every single charge from the past 30 days and admit whether or not I needed to buy it. I consistently overspend on food. My monthly statement is filled with charge after charge for comforting ... Read more

Only 9% of Workers Can Answer This Social Security Question

Not being able to answer this question can impact your benefits for the rest of your life. Read more

Susan Tompor: Why are so many unable to cover a $400 emergency?

You might imagine that more people would feel flush with a few Benjamins in the bank. After all, the Dow Jones Industrial Average broke above 27,000 for the first time ever in July. The country's jobless rate hit 3.7% in June - the kind of lows we saw the year that man first walked on the moon. So why are we hearing that so many households cannot cover even a small emergency? Four out of 10 ... Read more

Erin Arvedlund: Speaking of dividends, here are some income ideas for your stock portfolio

If you're in need of income, it's hard to find it from fixed income these days. So we turn to equities, in particular stocks that generate decent dividends as well as showing dividend growth over the last few years. The first place we looked was the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF (symbol: VIG), which holds mostly blue-chip stocks with dividend yields currently between 2% and 4.5 ... Read more

Could Bad Credit Prevent You From Getting a Job?

Yes, mismanaging your finances has an even bigger impact than you think. Read more

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