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Families gain long-term tax relief under OBBB
Families have plenty to celebrate as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) introduces several favorable tax provisions designed to deliver tax savings for years to come. One of the biggest wins? The child tax credit (CTC) is getting a…
Ways to resolve business disputes
Viable businesses are typically engaged in multiple business areas. These can involve traditional commercial activity…
Consumer Connection: Storms and Homeowners Insurance
Iowa’s recent devastating tornadoes remind us to review our insurance policies to ensure we have…
Accepting college financial aid
If a student in your household applied for college financial aid for the 2022-2023 year,…
4 ways business owners unknowingly drain their monthly budget
As an entrepreneur, you likely have a set monthly budget that consists of the overhead…
Your brand story
With the ability to purchase anything online, the world is oversaturated with goods and services.…
The state of the agricultural economy
Iowa’s economy is particularly tied to agriculture. The state is the No. 1 U.S. producer…
Consumer connection: Romance scams
February is the month of romance, but love and companionship may also involve a scam.…
Your people matter
As we enter the third year of pandemic life, no one would say that things…
Big infrastructure investments mean a brighter path ahead for tech-focused CR
Recently, Involta announced the close of the acquisition of our company by the Carlyle Group.…
Are you frustrated with your career search? Try altering your tactics
Have you sent a bunch of applications in response to online job postings and not…
2022 predictions in marketing & tech
By the time you read this, we will be an entire month into 2022. As…
Why I chose Iowa
When I returned to Iowa in 2012, I had spent more of my adult life…
Choose a career before choosing a college
The traditional idea of a young adult going off to residential college to explore academics…
Vicarious liability for automobile accidents
Suppose your employees are on the road as a part of their job. In that…
Six questions to ask before you DIY
Market research is an ongoing activity for most organizations. Website analytics, transaction surveys, and salespeople…