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By Maurice Stouse, Financial Advisor and Branch Manager It has been noted that most people, when they hear or read things that speak to fear, respond with seeing that (about 70% of people) as credible. They believe it, or are motivated by it, or act because of it. Optimism by...
By Lori Leath Smith The doors have opened at a new Training Center for students pursuing careers in the automotive industry. The Center of Excellence, a state-of-the-art facility, is a milestone achievement made possible through the unique and valuable partnership of Step One Automotive Group and Northwest Florida State College...
By Maurice Stouse, Financial Advisor and Branch Manager When it comes to saving and investing, we encourage individuals to do a review of tax strategies and to consider if some of these might work for you and your situation. There is tax deferral, tax deduction, tax free, tax reduction and tax loss...
By Julie A. Martin 2023 has been a strange year for insurance in the state of Florida. We have seen some massive increases in premiums across the board. Home, Auto and Flood insurance premiums have risen above levels seen last in 2005. Between 2022 and 2023, nearly 20 carriers either...
By Maurice Stouse, Financial Advisor and Branch Manager This month we will do a review of the various levers – be those government, business or consumer that impact economic activity, the markets – stock, bond and money markets, and the cost of borrowing and the return when lending (bonds, CDs,...
Congratulations 40 Under 40 Class of 2023: Abby Saul, 30, United States Air Force Adrianne Brackett, 39, Pure Collective Salon and Pure and Couture Salon Albert Sousa, 30, Mortgage Apex Allison Fingall, 37, University Lending Group - Niceville Allison Morris, 38, We Reign Sickle Cell Corporation Alysson Wrann, 35, Smileology Dentistry Ashlee Olbricht (Leppert), 38, Healing...
By Julie A. Martin It can be scary to be driving along one minute, and the next, either you’ve been run off the road, or spun out into the intersection, or even into a ditch. You or your passenger might even be injured, and need medical attention. Here is the...
By Julie A. Martin 1. Update your home. In this property insurance market, most of the standard carriers are imposing strict age guidelines on Roof, Heating, Wiring, and Plumbing. If your home is 20 years old or older, keep in mind that the older your roof is, the harder it...
By Maurice Stouse, Financial Advisor and Branch Manager What drove inflation down over the past year? Inflation, by many official accounts, peaked at over 9% about this time a year ago. Most recently, we have been informed that inflation, based upon CPI, is approaching 3% (currently around 3.2%). The question on...
By Maurice Stouse, Financial Advisor and Branch Manager “If you want to know the past, look at your present. If you want to know the future, look at your present” – Marcus Aurelius Reports came out this past week over the continued resilience of the US economy. GDP growth for the second...
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