16 Jun 2016

Personal Finance Article: Anyone Can Make Mistakes With Estate Matters – You Don't Have To

By Rick Martin

By Nathaniel Sillin

Adulthood brings certain financial responsibilities like the building of budgets, bank accounts and proper insurance. It's surprising how few consider a proper estate plan part of that essential mix.

In fact, a ...

07 Jun 2016

USDA Expands Access to Capital for Rural Businesses

By Rick Martin

BLOOMINGTON, Ill., June 3, 2016 – USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service Administrator Sam Rikkers today unveiled new rules to expand access to capital for rural businesses.

"Access to capital is one of the most important needs for busi...

07 Jun 2016

Iowa Finance Authority, Iowa Association of REALTORS® and Iowa Mortgage Association Kick-Off Homeownership Month with “2,500 Bucks” Campaign

By Rick Martin

Homeownership Month Campaign to Spur Awareness of Homeownership Benefits and Resources

 

(DES MOINES) – The Iowa Finance Authority, Iowa Association of REALTORS® and the Iowa Mortgage Association today announced...

07 Jun 2016

Iowa Congressional Delegation Expresses Concern to Labor Department Over Fixed Indexed Annuity Regulation, Effects on Retirement Income Option

By Rick Martin

WASHINGTON – Led by Sen. Chuck Grassley, all six members of the Iowa congressional delegation today expressed alarm to the Labor Department over a regulation that could limit a retirement income tool that is popular with American families.  The...

06 Jun 2016

Iowa receives $200,000 accelerator grant from U.S. Department of Labor to Increase Number of Registered Apprenticeships

By Rick Martin

(DES MOINES) – The United States Department of Labor announced today that Iowa will receive part of a $10.4 million ApprenticeshipUSA State Accelerator Grant to expand and expedite apprenticeship programs in Iowa and across the country. Iowa Wor...

06 Jun 2016

MRA holding Classifying Position Under the Fair Labor Standards Act: What you Need to Know program on June 23, 2016

By Rick Martin

When:           Thursday, June 23, 2016

 

Time:             8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

 

Wher...

02 Jun 2016

Statement on SB777 by Governor Rauner

By Rick Martin

SPRINGFIELD – Statement attributable to Catherine Kelly on SB777:

 

 

“It’s unfortunate that the legislature voted again to allow the City of Chicago to borrow $843 million at an interest rate of 7.75% from their pe...

02 Jun 2016

Building a Financial Emergency Kit for Your Family

By Rick Martin

By Nathaniel Sillin

What would a sudden financial emergency be in your life? It could be a storm causing massive property damage to your home. It could also be something more personal, like an accident that would cut off your ability to ma...

31 May 2016

Smiddy Votes to Override Gov. Rauner’s Veto of Fair Arbitration Measure

By Rick Martin

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Smiddy, D-Hillsdale, issued the following statement regarding the failed override of House Bill 580, which would require arbitration between the governor and public employee unions to solve collective bargaini...

31 May 2016

MUNGER: PROPOSED BUDGET WOULD CAUSE 8-9 MONTH PAYMENT DELAYS

By Rick Martin
State's backlog of unpaid bills could surpass $15 billion
 
(submitted by Rich Carter)

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