Building Financial Literacy: Centier’s educational efforts target children and adults

by Kathy McKimmie Wide-ranging education and training programs have been put in place by Merrillville based Centier Bank to help both children and adults learn how to manage money and credit and to help those who have been disenfranchised from the banking system make their way in. The bank’s formal initiative started seven years ago […]

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Highland to host Pop-Up Gallery

HIGHLAND – A Pop-Up Gallery will be held in downtown Highland from 4:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 12, at 2645 Main St., Suite C. The event is sponsored by Highland Main Street. Pop-Up Gallery is a concept to introduce art to the community, showcase available properties and create a networking event. The artists

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LaPorte Savings Bank

Small-bank values and a five-star rating. by Rick A. Richards LaPorte Savings Bank’s roots run deep in LaPorte County and Northwest Indiana. As far as Chairman and CEO Lee Brady can tell, the bank’s roots are deeper than any other bank in the region still doing business under its original name. Brady, who has been

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Majestic Star emerges from bankruptcy

GARY – The owner of Majestic Star Casino in Gary has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Majestic Star’s largest shareholder, Wayzata Partners LLC of Minnesota, now owns the casino. It also owns Fitzgeralds casinos in Mississippi and Colorado. The reorganization and transfer of ownership was recently approved by the Indiana Gaming Commission. Majestic Star filed

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Estate Tax Uncertainty

Tax law changes have made it a moving target. When President Barack Obama signed the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010 last December, it changed the federal estate tax. The estate tax dates back 1916, when it was imposed at a rate of 10 percent on the portion of estates

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From Baby to Boomer

Retirement years catch up fast, so start saving now. by Michael Puente Brenda Castro says she feels like “just yesterday” when she graduated from high school. In reality, her graduation day was more than a decade ago. “Time sure does fly,” the 30-year-old Castro says. “I’ve saved some money, but not nearly enough as I

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Know Your Non-Profit

Do your due-diligence, then be generous in your support. Most of us are involved at some level with a non-profit organization. Perhaps you donate money to support their cause or volunteer your time. Maybe you serve on their board of directors. There are many worthy causes to support. Is your favorite non-profit worthy? The Internal

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Business Law Q&A

Insights from some of the area’s leading business attorneys. by Michael Puente How can a small business handle delinquent customers? What are the pitfalls of obtaining legal advice online? What issues are overlooked by entrepreneurs when starting a new business? These are some of these questions on the minds of Northwest Indiana business owners. Each

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