The Importance of Budgeting During a Recession

Now more than ever, personal budgeting is necessary. Local experts offer advice.

Creating a budget can seem like a daunting task, but in financially insecure times like today, it’s an important skill to have. People talk ...

RCU, WESTconsin Top List of Wisconsin Credit Unions

Two credit unions based in west-central Wisconsin are among the best in the state, according to a new list published by Forbes ...

Safety and Security Collide as Banks Mask Up

Before the pandemic, the idea of wearing a mask into a bank or other financial institution probably seemed highly questionable. We’ve all seen ...

Paycheck Protection Program Pumped Hundreds of Millions into Valley Economy

federal stimulus helped saved as many as 40,000 jobs in three counties

The federal Paycheck Protection Program had a massive impact on the Chippewa Valley economy, pumping as much as nearly half a billion dollars into local businesses and nonprofits and saving as many as 40,000 jobs, at least temporarily ...

Northwestern Bank: ‘Craft Banking’ Approach Caters to Small Businesses Across the Valley

If you’re looking for Northwestern Bank President Jerry Jacobson, you’re just as likely to find him in his office as you are to catch him at a nonprofit board meeting, handing out a giant check, or volunteering ...

Westconsin Credit Union: Buying a New (Or New-To-You) Vehicle Is Easy If You Keep These Things in Mind

“The thing that I love about my job is I have the opportunity to help members with their dreams,” Hofacker, a financial services specialist at WESTconsin Credit Union, said. Hofacker helps ...

River Prairie Wealth Partners’ Chief Investment Officer Offers Insight into Investing

Choosing the correct strategy for growing wealth can be a daunting task. Thankfully, no one has to do it alone. Steve Latham is the chief ...

Over 40 Years, Charter Bank Has Gone from Start-Up Bank to Market Leader

From its humble beginning in a temporary trailer on Clairemont Avenue nearly 40 years ago, Charter Bank has flourished to become the largest home-grown bank in the Chippewa Valley, with assets ...