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With rising interest rates and inflation on the move, the word “consistency” doesn’t have an easy association with the current banking environment.
Yet, consistency in various forms has helped three very different community banks excel at commercial lending. They share some of their secrets of success in this story I wrote for Independent Banker:
The first few weeks of an employee starting a new job are pivotal in terms of how they’ll connect to their new company and their role. I spoke with community bankers about how they have perfected their onboarding processes:
The first few weeks of an employee starting a new job are pivotal in terms of how they’ll connect to the bank and their role. We spoke with community bankers about how they perfected their onboarding processes.
I explore some ways the SECURE Act 2.0 impacts small businesses in my latest piece for Thrivent:
American workers and their families gained new retirement savings opportunities when the SECURE Act 2.0 was signed into law in late 2022. The law builds on another retirement game-changer, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 (the original SECURE Act).
Customer data fuels efficient and effective marketing these days. Community banks own an enviable amount of data, but not all are leveraging it to its fullest extent. I delve into why that is and how banks can begin to implement a first-party data strategy in this story for Independent Banker: https://www.independentbanker.org/article/2023/03/01/market-your-community-bank-with-first-party-data
Many community development financial institutions (CDFIs) and minority depository institutions (MDIs) have received an influx of capital from the Treasury’s Emergency Capital Investment Program (ECIP). This piece for Independent Banker explores how three community banks are putting the money to good use: https://www.independentbanker.org/article/2023/02/01/mdis-and-cdfis-bolster-minority-owned-businesses
Buying a new car today is not easy and not fun. I offer tips in my latest piece for NextAvenue:
With supplies low and demand high, dealers have more leverage and buyers must work harder
What does the future of workplace flexibility look like for community banks? I explore the issue in my latest piece for the ICBA's Independent Banker magazine: https://www.independentbanker.org/article/2022/04/01/the-future-of-workplace-flexibility
The Basics of Starting a Consulting Business: It's my latest piece for First Citizens Bank.
https://www.firstcitizens.com/small-business/insights/starting-a-business/basics-of-starting-consulting-business
Choosing your specialization, target audience and business structure are three of the first steps toward starting a consulting business.
In my latest piece for Stacker Studio, I explore how saving when you're young can impact your overall wealth: https://stacker.com/stories/31224/how-saving-when-youre-young-impacts-your-overall-wealth
Using data from GoHenry, we detail how you can grow wealth over time by saving as little as $1 a day starting at the age of 5.
This Texas-based writer doesn't get to write about Texans very often, so working on a cover story about community banks in the state was a delight: https://independentbanker.org/2022/02/community-banks-are-thriving-in-texas/
With the record growth of San Antonio, Houston and Austin, southern Texas is becoming a hub for business. Here’s how four community banks are thriving in this environment.
I spotlight some ways the changing workplace could reshape American health care in my latest piece for Stacker Studio: https://stacker.com/stories/25513/how-changing-workplace-could-reshape-american-health-care
Sidecar Health used news sources and research reports to compile a list of how the changing workplace in the United States could impact the health care system.
Income inequality is a global problem but some societies are more equal than others. I spotlight 30 countries with the lowest income inequality in my latest piece for Stacker: https://stacker.com/stories/22642/countries-lowest-income-inequality
Stacker spotlights 30 countries with the lowest income inequality based on data from the World Inequality Database and explores contributing factors.
Here are 7 tips for boosting your financial safety. It's my latest for First Citizens Bank: https://www.firstcitizens.com/personal/insights/security/tips-for-boosting-financial-safety
Take these simple steps to avoid the financial frustrations that fraudsters can cause.
Is job hopping good or bad? I explore the considerations in my latest piece for First Citizens Bank: https://www.firstcitizens.com/personal/insights/career/is-job-hopping-good-or-bad-financially
Job hopping could be a lucrative option, but there may be downsides to keep in mind.
Business budget planning for 2021 involves some unique considerations, which I address in my latest piece for First Citizens Bank:
https://www.firstcitizens.com/small-business/insights/planning/business-budget-planning
It's difficult to plan your business budget when you face so many unknowns.
Hurricane season has arrived. Here are steps businesses can take to weather a storm and the costly damage left behind. It’s my latest for First Citizens Bank: https://www.firstcitizens.com/commercial/insights/operations/hurricane-preparedness-list
Keeping your operations resilient and your risks mitigated takes planning.
Wondering how to hold or attend a safely these days? Check out my story for Next Avenue:
Raking in cash or scouring for bargains has become fun again
Developing an Appropriate Sick Leave Policy for Your Business; it’s my latest for First Citizens Bank:
A generous plan can boost more than just good health.
Traditional IRA Withdrawal Rules You Need to Know; it’s my latest for First Citizens Bank:
If your early IRA distributions aren't permitted, you could be penalized.
Understanding the Difference Between a Roth IRA and a 401(k); it's my latest for First Citizens Bank:
Roth IRAs and 401(k)s can both be great accounts for growing your retirement savings.
6 Types Of Payment Methods Your Business Should Consider; it’s my latest post for First Citizens Bank:
You don't want to lose a sale because your payment options aren't convenient.
College Grants Can Make Higher Education More Affordable; it’s my latest piece for First Citizens Bank:
Grants can be useful to add to the college funding mix.
Working Parents Are at Their Wits' End with Virtual Schooling. Can Private 'Learning Pods' and $25-per-Hour Tutors Help? It's my latest story for MONEY:
“It gives me peace of mind."
Have you considered how food production and consumption impact the global environment? I share the many ways in my latest piece for Stacker:
Stacker used news reports, studies, and blog posts from environmental organizations to compile a list of ways food production and consumption impact the environment.
I explored the highest rate of unemployment ever recorded for every state and the reasons behind the devastation in this story for Stacker. Forty-three states hit their highs in April 2020, a distressing testament to the damage Covid-19 has done to workers.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest recorded unemployment rate since 1976 in every state using seasonally adjusted April 2020 data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in May 2020.
Are you participating in any of these activities that are making a comeback during social distancing? It's my latest piece for Stacker:
Stacker used news reports, consumer studies, purchasing data, and social media to compile a list of 30 activities that are gaining mainstream popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
30 fun ways to stay connected through video calls--it's my latest piece for Stacker. Hope you find it helpful!
Stacker scoured news reports and social media to compile a list of 30 amusing activities, effects, and games that can help people keep in touch over video chat apps.
Curious about dual enrollment courses? I was as well. My first piece for MONEY explores a central question about taking college courses in high school.
Here's a guide for high schoolers and their parents.
Embracing Home Renovations When You’re Resistant to Change—I’m excited to say it’s my first piece for Next Avenue:
And how to overcome it.
Best Small Towns for Retirees in America; it's my second piece for Stacker:
Stacker referenced Niche’s Best Places to Retire study to find America’s 50 small towns that may interest retirees looking to move. For each town, Stacker has included the community’s resident population along with figures for median home value, median rent, and median household income. The sl...
Fastest-growing jobs from the last 10 years--it's my first piece for Stacker:
Using 2009 and 2018 occupational data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Stacker compiled a list of 50 jobs that grew the most in the last 10 years. The jobs are ranked by their 10-year employment change.
Help! I'm a Black Thumb and I Bought a House With High-Maintenance Plants; my second story for Realtor.com:
Outdoor spaces that are accustomed to being well-maintained can overwhelm gardening rookies. Here's how to keep your little patch of the Earth thriving.
Pruning Your Trees Can Save You Cash—Here's How. It's my first piece for Realtor.com:
Doing routine maintenance like selectively thinning branches, removing deadwood, and raising the canopy can pay off big-time.
Fred Ritchin is a visionary, and I so appreciate the opportunity to profile him for PDNedu:
Tamara Merino is one of the amazing photographers I was lucky enough to profile for “PDN's 30: New and Emerging Photographers to Watch:"
PDN’s 30 is an annual special issue of PDN magazine and online gallery, featuring emerging photographers from around the world.
Sirachai Shin Arunrugstichai is one of the amazing photographers I was lucky enough to profile for “PDN's 30: New and Emerging Photographers to Watch:"
PDN’s 30 is an annual special issue of PDN magazine and online gallery, featuring emerging photographers from around the world.
Open House Questions to Ask Real Estate Agents; it's my latest post for KeyBank:
Learn more about the open house questions you should have prepared before you walk in the door that can help prepare you for negotiations.
How to Evaluate Schools in Your Neighborhood; it's my latest post for KeyBank:
Understand how to evaluate schools in your neighborhood before purchasing a new home.
Timeshare Tips: Buying a Vacation Property; it’s my latest post for KeyBank
When considering vacation property ownership, use these timeshare tips to make the most of the opportunity.
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