Chicago Fed President Visits Warsaw
He's one of the men who guide the financial course of the United States. And Thursday, Michael H.Moskow, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, was in Warsaw on a kind of information-gathering mission. "We travel around - it's very important for us to do that, to get input from people in business, people in government, people in labor unions, people in community groups, as to what's happening in the economy," Moskow said Thursday morning in a conference room at Lake City Bank."That's an extremely important part of what we do, gathering that ...anecdotal information." The key to formulating monetary policy, he said, is making a forecast of the future, and part of that process includes finding out what people think is happening now and what they think will happen in the future.
Hey, Congress, How About A Little Bang For Our Bucks?
I know the nation is in some pretty tough financial straits.
Why Are We Called 'Consumers'?
Americans were once called “Pioneers.” Our pioneering history led to the metaphor Americans can pull themselves up by their bootstraps. That’s a mental picture of our independence, ingenuity and perseverance. Who came up with the idea to call us, “American Consumers”? What mental picture does that create?
South Whitley Merchants Concerned About Rash Of Break-Ins, Vandalism
SOUTH WHITLEY - Several downtown merchants attended the town council meeting Tuesday asking for information regarding a series of break-ins and mischief which occurred in August. Town Marshall Dave McKeever explained partial fingerprints and other physical evidence was available.However, unless the perpetrators have been fingerprinted there is little chance of resolution and charges unless someone steps forward with information. "At this point we're relying on Crime Stoppers (which rewards informants leading to an arrest) and word on the street," the officer said. He advised the shop owners to secure storefronts with security in mind, saying new buildings have steel doors with deadbolt locks.He suggested keys be used to open the deadbolts on either side of the door.
Fighting For Our Future
Editor, Times-Union:Dear Concerned Senior Citizens,
WHA Approves Financial Reports
At a special meeting Monday, the Warsaw Housing Authority board approved financial reports for the months ending Aug.31 and Sept.30. On Nov.23, approval of the reports at the board's regularly scheduled board meeting was delayed to allow the agency's treasurer to do the reports differently because the allocations were not as the board thought they should have been. The board believed a July expense relating to administrative salaries needed to be repaid to WHA.After the financial reports were reviewed, it was discovered the expense did not need to be repaid to WHA as it was a Housing Opportunities of Warsaw Inc.expense, WHA director Angie Shirk said Tuesday. Sherri Ruggier-Milton, WHA board treasurer, told the board Monday the consolidated finances for WHA were OK.The administrative salary line-item needed to be line-itemed differently was all.
Timbercrest to Host Second Trusts Seminar
Timbercrest Senior Living Community will host the second portion of a two-part financial planning series focusing on trusts. The seminar will be held Nov. 10 in the Timbercrest Assembly Room and will begin at 7 p.m. The session will be presented by First Financial Bank Vice President and Trust Officer, Steven Hammer, JD, CTFA.
FSB Declines TARP Funds
On March 30, Kosciusko Financial, Inc, locally known as Farmers State Bank, received preliminary approval for $2,256,000 from the United States Treasury to participate in the Capital Purchase Program.
Former Pet Owner Seeks Financial Assistance
Doug Blanton, who lost his mobile home in a fire July 22, is seeking financial help with veterinarian bills.
Via Credit Union Launches Student Branch At Jefferson Elementary School
Via Credit Union announced the opening of its Student Branch at Jefferson Elementary School, aimed at promoting financial literacy among young students.
