Unlike traditional banks, credit unions are cooperatives, and they strive to support and advocate for their members (customers). Unfortunately, many people, who are eligible to join a credit union can fall prey to several of the common misconceptions...
Thanks to an anonymous donation of nearly $265,000, Cornerstone Baptist Church in Chicago’s Woodlawn Neighborhood paid off its Centier Bank mortgage in a joyous “mortgage burning ceremony” held Jan. 22, 2023.The congregation gathered for an...
Marc Ruiz, Times Columnist At this time every year I am preoccupied with constructing my anticipated investment narrative for the coming year. As an active investor and active advisor, I believe risk management and risk tolerance is malleable and...
Michael E. Schrage, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Centier Bank, is pleased to announce that Candy Koehl has been promoted to Vice President, Mortgage Loan Officer at Centier Bank.Koehl joined Centier Bank over 22 years ago, after serving 17...
For a lot of investors, the switch from residential to a commercial investment property can be a lot of mental stress. Most investors making the switch are unaware of all the complexities of commercial properties, their requirements, how to find...
Having a basic understanding of money management is crucial to your savings and investments. It can be overwhelming, trying to stay on top of all the avenues in which you are earning, spending and owing money. However, establishing a good mindset can...
What if we held a recession next year and no one came? At this point I feel like the pending 2023 recession has been the most heavily forecasted economic trend in history. All the economists I follow on a regular basis, as well as just about every...
Having a good credit score is important for getting established financially. It affects a customer’s ability to buy a home, get approved for loans, and acquire insurance. Identity theft and credit card fraud are on the rise, and they can...
At Purdue Federal Credit Union (Purdue Federal), the team’s priority is helping people with their whole financial picture—from education to products and services. It’s the reason the credit union earned the 2022 Best of Northwest Indiana...
Money can be a top source of stress for many people. Financial stress and insecurity often have a way of impacting self-confidence and taking a toll on mental health according to Jeff Sobieralski, director of financial wellness and wellbeing at...