Refinancing Advice Links

Getting shipshape

The New London City Council is making the right decision to repair City Pier and spruce up its waterfront. By doing the work now - $5 million for pier repairs and $1 million to improve Waterfront

Loans, grants available to assist rural communities

BISBEE â” When one thinks of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, what normally comes to mind is a government entity that supports agriculture, handles food recalls and approves medications. But, there is far more this department does to help rural counties and citizens through the USDA Rural Development program in ways that are mostly unknown.

Real Job Creation

In the 40’s, 50’s, and 60’s US manufacturing was a juggernaut. Taxing manufacturing, encouraging union growth, and adding regulations had little adverse effect. It’s a different world for manufacturers now. Even countries with more expensive labor and energy costs can undercut US companies.

Keep an eye on the big picture

Signs of renewed competition in the mortgage market, such as the availability of bigger package discounts and moves to reduce the size of the deposit, are a mixed blessing for home buyers.

Dave, What Should I Do?

By David Merkel. I get requests from local friends fairly regularly for aid in understanding their finances. While coming home from church recently, I mentioned to her that many were seeking my opinion in our congregation. Her response was, "So what else is new?" Then I began to list it, family by family, and the congregations that were seeking my opinion for their building/endowment funds, and ...