Business Talk

(BPT) – Whether students are entering their senior year of college or freshman year of high school, planning is key to having a great year – and achieving goals. A recent study conducted by Post-it Brand found that American students spend approximately…

(BPT) – By Carrie Schwab-PomerantzDid you know that 78 percent of people with a financial plan pay their bills on time vs. only 38 percent of people who don’t have a plan? Or that 68 percent of planners have an emergency fund while only 26 percent of n…

(BPT) – If there’s one thing that keeps small business owners up at night, it’s cash flow problems. Without solid cash flow, businesses can lose employees and suppliers, and watch as their normal business operations fall apart. When small businesses ru…

(BPT) – Chances are good that you know at least one woman who runs a small business. She might run a retail shop, own a restaurant or be in charge of a thriving small company – or she may be a one-woman operation providing goods or services via her onl…

(BPT) – Everyone has heard of Earth Day, an annual event celebrated around the world every April 22 to support and focus on environmental protection. But have you heard of ENERGY STAR Day? It’s a nationwide celebration, held on Oct. 22, 2019, honoring …

(BPT) – According to the National Retail Federation, 41.4 million people shopped exclusively online from Thanksgiving Day to Cyber Monday in 2018. As the holidays approach, online shopping will continue to grow in popularity, helping families spend mor…

(BPT) – When disasters strike – whether hurricanes and tornadoes or floods and earthquakes – communities and organizations rally to help, using their unique strengths to boost support. While every attempt to support affected families and neighborhoods …

(BPT) – Regardless of age, most individuals share a common financial goal: to retire with the confidence that they have enough money to last a lifetime. With some smart planning, simple steps and useful tools this goal can be achieved.The problem is th…

(BPT) – Open enrollment season is here, a time when millions of Americans across the country have the opportunity to select or switch their health insurance plan for 2020.To help guide you during this important time, Elena McFann, regional CEO with Uni…

(BPT) – With the autumn season near, thoughts naturally turn to cooler temperatures, football games and holiday preparations. Another annual ritual synonymous with the season – but not one that many spend enough time on or particularly enjoy – is open …