Financial Fix: Woman-Run Businesses Lead Growth in Arizona and Beyond
The past decade has seen an explosion of growth among women-owned businesses both in Arizona and across the US, creating a more diverse and inclusive economy. According to the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, women-led firms in the US grew by 58% since 2007, compared to businesses overall at 12%, while contributing over $3 trillion […] Read MoreMar 5, 2019
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Tending Community In an Age of Anxiety
Seven decades ago, Auden penned the phrase, “An Age of Anxiety” in a poem of the same name. His insight spoke to a plight of the human condition, a suffering of angst born out of world wars and a cultural shift to market consumption and increased social isolation since the industrial revolution. What Auden observed was […] Read More
Financial Fix: How to Encourage a Healthy Lifestyle in the Workplace
Healthcare continues to be one of the fastest rising costs for both employers and employees in the U.S. According to a June PricewaterhouseCoopers report, healthcare costs are expected to rise another 6 percent in 2019, with many of these costs being absorbed by employees. While there isn’t much employers can do to reverse the escalating […] Read More
Go Local for the Holidays: 5 Misconceptions About Locally Owned Businesses
It’s that time of year, once again, when you can spot long, winding lines snaking their way around Macy’s, Target, and other large retailers. In the U.S., we instinctually patronize large retailers because we’re led to believe they have the best products for the best prices around the holiday season. But this is also the […] Read More
Grow Your Wealth: Your Guide to Compound Interest
Imagine you have a pile of cash lying in a safety deposit box. What if we said that cash could grow by itself if you just left it alone? Sounds like a good deal, right? This is just how compound interest works. When your earned interest compounds, your money magically multiplies before your eyes—all you […] Read More
What I Wish They Taught In School About Finances
Starting college can be one of the most exciting, scary, frustrating, and revelatory times in a young person’s life. While you’re having to adjust to the rigors of university-level work, you’re also expected to magically become an adult at the same time. Oftentimes, academia and social lives become so prevalent that it’s easy to overlook […] Read More- Start
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Aug 27, 2018
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Main Street Receives Relief from Overregulation
On May 22, 2018, the House of Representatives passed the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act in a strong bipartisan vote. For banks and credit unions with less than $10 billion in assets, this is a blessing that will benefit the people and businesses here in Southern Arizona. Tailoring regulatory requirements to suit […] Read More
Affordable Starter Homes: Begin your home owning experience with Vantage West
Going back to at least the 1950s, starter homes have been one of the best ways for families to initiate their homeownership journey. While there’s no specific definition, starter homes generally feature one to two bedrooms and are priced under $200,000 according to Trulia. Due to the crippling effects of the Great Recession, starter homes […] Read More
How to Get a Smart Home for Less: Vantage West can help you get the home of the future
Smart technology has become an ever-present part of our lives, so it was only a matter of time before our homes became as smart as our phones. A smart home is one that features lighting, heating, and other electronic devices that are connected to the internet and enable you to better control how your energy […] Read More
Does Money Buy Happiness? It Depends on How You Use It
The question of whether money can buy happiness has been around about as long as the concept of money itself, influencing countless articles, books, and songs. Maybe money can’t buy us love—but can it help us lead a meaningful life? Since the 1960s, vast reams of literature have been written about the psychology of happiness, […] Read MoreOnline Banking
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