By Maurice Stouse, Financial Advisor and Branch Manager
Focus on the US Dollar
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary James Baker commented some time ago that one of the greatest challenges to the union, America, is seen through our current account deficits and even more importantly, the debt to GDP ratio. That ratio...
We all need personal transportation, but most find the process of purchasing a vehicle to be a difficult, time-consuming experience. Emerald Coast Motor Cars Destin provides a car buying service that takes all the hassle away. Stan Hall and Devon Kiss provide a car buying service where customers tell...
By Joe Capers, Insurance Zone
In July, we learned that Florida has the highest homeowner premiums in the country. And today it’s official, we now have the highest auto rates too! The average annual premium in 2022 is $2,560, compared to the national average of $1,682.
In Florida and most states,...
By Maurice Stouse, Financial Advisor and Branch Manager
Inflation, interest rates and the current state of things
Inflation has had more impact over the past than at any time in almost the past 40 years. After peaking at 9.1% in July, inflation came in a little lower in August at 8.5%....
Leak in the Sunrise Condos in Panama City Beach
Recently, the APEX Disaster Response Team responded to an emergency call at the Sunrise Condos in Panama City Beach, Florida. In response to a leak inside the structure, the team was able to successfully prevent human exposure to potential toxins and...
More than half of Americans, an estimated 56%, do not have an estate plan in place, making estate planning a critically overlooked component of financial wellness. This creates hardship, financial or otherwise, that can be avoided by advanced planning.
The Estate Planning Council of the Emerald Coast, Inc. (EPCEC) invites...
By Terry Mauer, Associate Director, Florida SBDC at the University of West Florida
Small businesses truly are the backbone of America – especially in Florida. Small businesses represent over 95% of all Florida businesses and employ 41.1% of Florida’s workforce. Small businesses represent a substantial portion of our economy, enhance...
Furniture South announced today that 2022 marks 10 years in business. This milestone is a major accomplishment for the company considering the volatility of the economy over the past few years with the Covid pandemic. Frank and Julie Kovach have been in the Furniture and Interior design business on...
History and tradition run deep within the full-service law firm that is Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon. For nearly 110 years, the firm has stood unwavering through the test of time, economic highs and lows, hurricanes, oil spills, and still proudly opens its doors each morning to serve the great...
By Joe Capers, Insurance Zone
Words like “endorsements,” “conditions” and “exclusions” don’t have to be confusing. Your home insurance policy isn’t exactly easy reading, as it is filled with insurance jargon, legalese and acronyms. But before you toss it in a drawer with all the others, you should at least...
