Markets and Investing

NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with an affiliate of Blackstone Infrastructure Partners, Blackstone's (NYSE: BX) dedicated Infrastructure group, for the Blackstone Infrastructure...

Financing a car can be a burden on anyone, but it can be especially difficult for people who may not have a dazzling credit score. People in this situation often find themselves shopping at a “buy here, pay here” establishment, which can leave...

Finding a place to store your savings and livelihood can be challenging. In addition to simply finding an institution they trust, those looking for a bank or credit union must also consider added fees, interest rates, and other factors that may...

How could this happen? Can it happen in my local bank? Is my money safe? What should I do to protect my financial future? These questions and many more are swirling as media reports continue to come out about the recent failures of Silicon Valley...

Nowadays, financial wellbeing remains high on the list of priorities for many residents who are part of Northwest Indiana’s workforce. Allegius Federal Credit Union offers members in Porter, Lake, and La Porte counties a safe, secure way to grow...

Money is valuable. It causes and solves problems, divides and unites people, and breaks and creates boundaries. Money is powerful, which is why it’s so important to put it in a place that will treat it as such. There are a few ways to handle money....

Thanks to an anonymous donation of nearly $265,000, Cornerstone Baptist Church in Chicago’s Woodlawn Neighborhood paid off its Centier Bank mortgage in a joyous “mortgage burning ceremony” held Jan. 22, 2023.The congregation gathered for an...

Michael E. Schrage, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Centier Bank, is pleased to announce that Candy Koehl has been promoted to Vice President, Mortgage Loan Officer at Centier Bank.Koehl joined Centier Bank over 22 years ago, after serving 17...

Having a good credit score is important for getting established financially. It affects a customer’s ability to buy a home, get approved for loans, and acquire insurance. Identity theft and credit card fraud are on the rise, and they can...

As we start moving towards those expensive holiday months, it’s important to start finding ways to save our pennies.  Don’t lock yourself in the house just yet. We have some creative and fun ways you and your family can get out and enjoy the...