Financial Education Center

5 Ways to Boost Your Income Before the Year Is Over

Inflation and higher prices of good and services are still affecting many consumer’s wallets. According to a recent report, nearly 39% of Americans have a side hustle, or a second job that’s used for supplemental income. And, for many of these Americans, their side hustle isn’t for fun money, but instead the profit is used to help them make ends meet. Fortunately, if you’re looking for some ways to bring in extra cash, there are numerous ways to boost your income.

The Top Five Places in the U.S. to Visit Before the Year Is Over

The hustle and bustle of the busy summer traveling season can be overwhelming. Taking your vacation or weekend trip during peak vacation times can result in crowded airports, higher gas prices, and congested vacation spots. Scheduling your travel plans for after the busy summer traveling season can help reduce stress-related travel and allow you to enjoy your trip.

Webinar: Do They See Your Family Business for All It’s Worth? Learn the Value.

Hosted by the First Bank Center for Family-Owned Businesses, John K. Murphy, guest speaker and president of JK Murphy Advisors, discusses why understanding the value of your business, even if you have no intentions to sell, is imperative. Murphy shares tools on how to understand the value of your family business, especially when it comes to how your competitors and industry experts see your business. In this session, you will explore your strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities to improve.

Building a Brand Legacy: Marketing Strategies for Family Businesses

Family business owners and marketing teams gathered for insights on building a brand legacy.

Webinar: Doing Good at Work: How Acts of Social Purpose Drive Success and Wellbeing

Most jobs lack a compelling purpose. This deficiency makes us sluggish, disengaged, careless, disloyal, unhappy, and unhealthy. Fortunately, there’s a way to free ourselves from the modern trap of meaningless labor without switching careers or quitting jobs.

Durable Power of Attorney: Protecting Your Property Against Incapacity

A durable power of attorney (DPOA) is a tool that allows someone to carry on your financial affairs and protect your property in a period of incapacity, almost always with no need to seek formal judicial approval. A DPOA is a legal document that gives another person the legal authority to act for you. The person to whom authority is given is referred to as an attorney-in-fact, but need not be an attorney.