Average 30-year mortgage rates rose slightly to 3.18%
BALTIMORE — Long-term mortgage rates increased slightly as the U.S. economy showed signs that the worst of the coronavirus-fueled recession might have passed. The average…
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Finding financial opportunities during a crisis
We are in unique and uncharted waters during this COVID-19 pandemic that has created what many believe is the most significant crisis since the Great…
What is an estate plan, and do you need one?
When you hear the word “estate,” you might think of mansions with sprawling manicured lawns and landscapes. While this is what often comes to mind,…
Difficult times can lead to growth
A couple of months ago I wrote a column about how businesses should look for opportunities among the hardships caused by being shut down due…
A new workplace reality
The Department of Labor reported last month that a staggering 36.5 million citizens have filed jobless claims since the start of the coronavirus pandemic a…
Biz briefs
For the fifth year in a row, Kunkel and Associates have been named by Integrity Insurance in its Leadership Circle. Only three insurance agencies in…
Graduating into a recession — How to avoid a career-long setback
If you’re graduating from college or otherwise entering the job market, in this year of pandemic, you might have heard about the lifetime of hardships…
Transitioning to motherhood and the workplace
As moms, we gasped when we saw Kate Middleton step out of the hospital just hours after giving birth each time, wearing soft dresses, heels…
Biz people
Clarke University ACHIEVEMENT: Mary Gitau, assistant professor of social work, has been awarded the BVM Core Value Award, which exemplifies the BVM core values of…
Executive moves
Giles to lead Heartland subsidiary A subsidiary of Dubuque-based Heartland Financial USA announced a new president and CEO. Brent Giles stepped into the role at…