Bron Ringstad of Niceville has been named VP of Branch Operations at Eglin Federal Credit Union. Bron earned his bachelor’s degree in business management from Florida State University and has been a manager for the Credit Union since 2009. In his new role, he will continue the work he...
By Maurice Stouse, Financial Advisor and Branch Manager
Focus on the US Dollar
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary James Baker commented some time ago that one of the greatest challenges to the union is that America is seen through our current account deficits and, even more importantly, the debt to GDP ratio....
By Joe Capers, Insurance Zone
If you plan on running a successful business, then you should definitely plan on getting business insurance. Without this coverage, you may end up having to pay out-of-pocket for property damage, accidents, or lawsuits from unhappy clients. Needless to say, all of these very real...
By Terry Mauer, Associate Director, Florida SBDC at the University of West Florida
Small businesses truly are the backbone of America – especially in Florida. Small businesses represent more than 95 percent of all Florida businesses and employ 41.1 percent of Florida’s workforce. Small businesses represent a substantial portion of...
Eglin Federal Credit Union held a groundbreaking ceremony Aug. 30 at its new Freeport Branch, EFCU’s first location in Walton County. As part of the Credit Union’s growth and expansion efforts, property was recently purchased at the intersection of Riverwalk Boulevard and US Highway 331, south of the Publix...
By Maurice Stouse, Financial Advisor and Branch Manager
Inflation, interest rates and the current state of things
Inflation has had more impact over the past than at any time in almost the past 40 years. After peaking at 9.1 percent in July, inflation came in a little lower in August at...
By Joe Capers, Insurance Zone
In July, we learned that Florida has the highest homeowner premiums in the country. And today it’s official, we now have the highest auto rates too! The average annual premium in 2022 is $2,560, compared to the national average of $1,682.
In Florida and most states,...
By Joe Capers, Insurance Zone
Words like “endorsements,” “conditions” and “exclusions” don’t have to be confusing. Your home insurance policy isn’t exactly easy reading, as it is filled with insurance jargon, legalese and acronyms. But before you toss it in a drawer with all the others, you should at least...
Do you have a good cause aimed at helping the Walton and Bay County communities?
If so, April Wilkes would like to hear from you. And if your organization qualifies, she would like to provide you with the money to make your endeavor a success.
For nearly a quarter-century, the St....
By Mark Wichern, IICRC WRT & ASD Instructor
In the water damage restoration industry, anything over 90 degrees ambient conditions is considered high-temperature drying.
Most companies do not invest into high temperature dehumidifiers. High temperature dehumidifiers mean that they work in temperatures up to 120 degrees, compared to standard refrigerant dehumidification,...
