How to handle rising interest rates in 2018
The nation’s central bank — the Federal Reserve — just raised interest rates by a quarter point. The Fed is expected to raise rates at least two more times this…

The nation’s central bank — the Federal Reserve — just raised interest rates by a quarter point. The Fed is expected to raise rates at least two more times this…
Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company, New Orleans’largest locally owned bank, announces that it has acquired Phoenix Capital Group, LLC. Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, Phoenix Capital is a leading provider…
Building a business requires capital, and one way to obtain that capital is through a business loan. But qualifying for a business loan can be hard if you don’t meet…
Employment is on the rise in Arizona and nearly every industry of the state’s economy is adding jobs every month, according to a Regional Intelligence Report presented at the recent…
More financial services and financial technology workers were hired in the Valley than anywhere else in the U.S. in 2017. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says more than 127,000…
Our kids learn about ancient history, biology, and trigonometry in school, but most students graduate without any idea about financial planning or how to use money wisely. It’s up to…
Phoenix consumers have been longing for more digital solutions in the mortgage space, according to the latest Bank of America Homebuyer Insights Report. Nearly one-third of local residents are comfortable…
Anthony Jenkins, former CEO of Barclays Bank, predicts that over the next 10 years, advances in financial technology—especially in artificial intelligence (AI)—could cause the number of people employed by the financial…
FirstBank, one of the nation’s largest privately held banks with numerous locations in Arizona, is teaming up with Trellis, a 501(c)(3), to help low income families secure a mortgage with as little as $1,000…
Small business owners are always mindful of their bottom line and looking for ways to save money. From overhead costs and insurance expenses, to payroll and real estate, small businesses…
Mary Holman has received Pi Beta Phi® Fraternity for Women’s prestigious Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg Crest Award in honor of her professional achievements. Mary has consistently demonstrated her trailblazing spirit throughout…
Arizona continues to be a star of the U.S. economy, with economic activity growth in Ariz. exceeding growth across the country, according to a Regional Intelligence Report presented last week…