Markets and Investing

Buying a home is a major financial milestone and securing a mortgage loan is one of the first steps in the process. Lenders look for certain factors to ensure that you’re capable of repaying the loan. Here’s a breakdown of the six key...

Early retirement may seem like a dream come true. However, you need to be well prepared if you want to retire early. If you’re not prepared, you might run into complications. Here are a few things to consider before retiring early. Will You Have...

You may know how to write a check, and what to do to deposit a check into your account. But do you know what happens to your check after that? Here’s exactly how a check works: Writing the Check: You write a check to pay someone. On the check, you...

Investors are riding the wave of market gains to new highs. But will the momentum last? Key Takeaways The S&P 500 is up nearly 28% this year, buoyed by lower inflation, rate cuts and optimism about the new Republican administration. Technical...

Chamber member business leaders, their employees, and members of the Young Professionals Network (YPN) South Bend gathered at the Morris Park Country Club in South Bend on Tuesday, November 19 for the South Bend Regional Chamber’s annual State of...

The holiday season is a time for celebration, gift-giving, and spending time with loved ones. But it’s also a time when many of us find ourselves stretching our budgets to the limit, whether it's buying gifts, hosting gatherings, or traveling to...

Business leaders and top economic minds from around the Region and the state at large gathered at Valparaiso University on Tuesday, October 29 for Engage Northwest Indiana. Organized by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) and the...

Commercial real estate is a complex field for investment, but one that yields strong, successful returns when carefully navigated with the help of experts such as the brokers of Latitude Commercial. Their guidance can also help investors take...

With the 2024 General Election just a few weeks away and the economy playing a central role in the news, Oak Partners is working around the clock to keep its clients up-to-date, educated, and in the best position possible to understand the market and...

St. Mary Medical Center, a leading healthcare provider based in Hobart, has acquired a 16,300-square-foot medical office building located at 1310-1330 S Wisconsin Street in Hobart. The property, which spans 2.3 acres on the northwest corner of...