Markets and Investing

Close your eyes and think of the first four restaurants you want to visit once the pandemic restrictions begin to lift. Chances are, you pictured each restaurant’s signature signage (in addition to your favorite meal). For instance, I’m craving...

Photo above: Bank of Whiting Associates in front of the new drive-up window in the 1950s Anyone who knows The Region has heard the phrase “That’s My Bank!” a time or two. That phrase was born out of Centier Bank, a Northwest Indiana institution...

There are many options when it comes to handling your money, and two of the most common options are banks and credit unions. But which option is better for your money and your personal financial goals? About one-third of Americans belong to a credit...

Organization supports those in need with home projects 1st Source Bank has awarded NeighborLink of Porter County with grant funding in the amount of $25,000 to be used to purchase a lift truck to aid in the organization’s community work....

Retirees IRA charitable rollover donations and other ways to give back Did you know that taxpayers 70½ years and older are required to take annual distributions from an IRA? These distributions are ultimately subject to taxation. But, there’s a...

As the newness of new year ebbs away from us into full on 2020, those resolutions to slim down and shape up seem like a distant memory. While that new gym membership might be uppermost in your thoughts, lets make sure you’ve put your funds in order...

A home is an asset for reasons that go far beyond the shelter it provides. It is an investment, one that you can take advantage of in numerous ways. And with mortgage, refinancing, and home equity line of credit rates at historic lows, those eager to...

Whether you’re opening a checking account or seeking guidance on opening a home equity line of credit, turning to a trusted advisor in the financial industry is a great first step. Finding one who will actually listen to your questions and work to...

The Regional Development Company (RDC) recently held its annual awards ceremony and has named Centier Bank as “Most Active Bank Partner” in 2019 for its efforts in community business lending. Centier referred eight loans totaling $9.254...

Chris Campbell, Senior Partner at Centier Bank, is pleased to announce that Billinero, a new mobile application powered by Centier, has selected its monthly $1,000 cash prize winner. Brad Zupan of Lakes of the Four Seasons, Ind., was recently...