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Sunday, November 27, 2022

Financial/Investing

Investment experts discuss employer-sponsored retirement plans

Tony Mariano wants his employees to know how to fix toilets and water leaks, but he also wants them to plan for the future. “They know plumbing, but they don’t understand finance,” he said. Mariano, service manager for FlowPro Plumbing, said the company wants to start offering a retirement plan. Tony Mariano He was one…

ByJosh HeathSeptember 15, 20220Comments

B2B Stories Financial/Investing

Power Lunch will explain the value of credit reporting for small businesses

Credit reporting can be a benefit for a small business – it can help a lending institution evaluate your business’ credit worthiness. SRP Federal Credit Union is hosting a lunch to help business owners understand what it all means. SRP's Community Development and Business Banking teams will present the first session of the SRP Small Business…

ByGary KauffmanJuly 27, 20222Comments

B2B Stories Financial/Investing

SRP Federal Credit Union announces new CEO

Eric Jenkins will become the new Chief Executive Officer of SRP Federal Credit Union on Sept. 1. He will succeed interim President, Woody Shuler. Jenkins, a graduate of the University of South Carolina, had served as CEO at Education Credit Union in Amarillo, Texas. “The Board is pleased and excited that Mr. Jenkins will be joining the…

ByGary KauffmanJuly 26, 20220Comments

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SRP gives teens a dose of financial reality

Patti McGrath is a Marketing Specialist II at SRP Federal Credit Union. She has worked in marketing for more than 25 years and has five years in the credit union industry. Joining the SRP team has been rewarding for her due to their involvement in the community, especially regarding financial literacy. She wanted to share…

ByPatti McGrathJuly 21, 20220Comments

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Local financial expert says history shows rewards await the patient investor

It looks like some Baby Boomers might be hanging out in the job market a bit longer. The Center for Retirement Research at Boston College estimates that retirement accounts collectively have lost more than $3 trillion since January – $1.4 trillion in 401(k)s and $2 trillion in IRAs. That has a lot of people near retirement…

ByGary KauffmanJune 27, 20220Comments

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CSRA bank celebrates 120th anniversary

When Queensborough National Bank & Trust was founded, Teddy Roosevelt was in the White House. The local bank just celebrated its 120th anniversary. Founded in May 1902, it was originally called the First National Bank of Louisville, which is a small town located about an hour from Augusta. Queensborough now has 27 locations in towns throughout…

ByJosh HeathJune 2, 20220Comments

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Don’t panic! Patience is the key to weathering uncertain stock market, financial advisor says

The stock market seems stuck in a downward slide in recent days, and that has made some people nervous about their investments. But Ryan Borders, a certified financial planner with Richard Young Associates in Augusta, says now is the time to wait, not panic. “It is tempting (to panic) because we’re emotional beings,” Borders said. “But…

ByGary KauffmanMay 16, 20220Comments

B2B Stories Education Financial/Investing

Mondays with Rick: Sales is important for every size of business

Gary Kauffman Dr. Rick Franza, Dean of the Hull College of Business, discusses a different, timely business topic each Monday in this column. This week, he discusses the importance of being in sales, no matter what business you’re in. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. Dr. Rick Franza, Dean of AU’s Hull College of…

ByGary KauffmanMay 2, 20220Comments

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Mondays with Rick: Hull College students help local businesses solve problems

Gary Kauffman Dr. Rick Franza, Dean of the Hull College of Business, discusses a different, timely business topic each Monday in this column. This week, he discusses unique ways Augusta University students interact with local businesses. The interview has been edited for clarity and impact. Dr. Rick Franza, Dean of AU’s Hull College of Business ABD: You recently…

ByGary KauffmanApril 25, 20220Comments

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Georgia unemployment drops to a record low, wages increase

Georgia’s unemployment rate is at a record low, creating a tight labor market, and Coca-Cola offers another new flavor – Augusta Business Daily by Mike Petchenik. Mike-Petchenik-audio-4-19-22

ByMike PetchenikApril 19, 20220Comments