Heart of the Matter
Putting money in perspective can be a challenging thing to do, especially with the uncertainty of the job market and overall economy of these recent months. Will...
SFOF Greeting: Indiana Treasurer of State Kelly Mitchell
It is my honor this year to serve as Chair of the State Financial Officers Foundation (SFOF). I joined this organization shortly after my election as Indiana’s...
UNCLAIMED PROPERTY: $10 Million Back To Mississippi
By Mississippi State Treasurer David McRae
My great-grandfather grew up on a farm in rural Rankin County. He opened his first department store in Jackson, Mississippi, at the...
My Identity Theft Story: Six Lessons from my SIM Port Hacking Experience
By Catherine Martinez
At the beginning of this year, I was a victim of SIM port hacking, a sophisticated form of identity theft. In SIM port hacking, a...
Dine at Home, Save Money and Support Local on Valentine’s Day
By Amber Pankonin
Each year I look forward to dining out on Valentine’s Day. However, with concerns about Covid-19 and dining out, I know many of us are...
Fatherly Advice: Find Your Passion in Your Work
Do what you love. Choose something that gets you revved up and don’t worry about whether you can make money at it or not. What would you...
How Career Mistakes Can Come Back to Haunt You
By Pamela Kleibrink Thompson
When you apply for a job, you're asked to submit a resume--a brief history of your work experience and successes.
But you have another, invisible, resume...
Presidents Day: Lessons from Polk, Pierce, Harrison, and Taft that Could Help Us Today
By Sarah Wall
Although it's one of America's oldest holidays, first established in 1800 to commemorate George Washington's birthday, Presidents' Day is also a quieter one, without much...
Four Traits to “COPE” During COVID-19
By Pamela Kleibrink Thompson
These are challenging times. COVID-19 has forced companies to lay off numerous workers. If you find yourself struggling to adjust to the changes, you...
November 8th is National Cook Something Bold Day!
By Amber Pankonin
What does it mean to cook something bold? I think it goes beyond simply cooking something with strong flavors or spices. For me, cooking something...