October 21, 2024 Weekly Market Insights

Stocks posted modest gains last week, with quarterly earnings season in full swing and the election on the horizon. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index increased 0.85 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index rose 0.80 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average...

Directors and Officers Liability Insurance

Liability insurance for directors and officers is not just for large public companies; it can be an equally valuable risk management tool for smaller businesses. Directors and Officers (D&O) liability insurance helps protect directors and officers of public and...

Creative Ways to Motivate Your Employees

The common thread that runs through all small businesses, from professional services to manufacturing, is that a motivated workforce is central to the business’s success. Here are some quick, inexpensive, and potentially effective ways to motivate your employees and...

October 7, 2024 Weekly Market Insights

Stocks were essentially unchanged last week as geopolitical tensions added some volatility to an otherwise quiet trading week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was flat (+0.09 percent), while the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index ticked up 0.22 percent. The Nasdaq...

Debt Stress

The average American owes $59,580 in debt. Of that $59,580, $41,830 is from mortgage debt, $5,640 is from student loans, and $5,470 is from auto loans. Little wonder that money worries can be a major cause of stress.1 The Link Between Stress and Health Humans have an...