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by Keith Blakely, CFA Money Market Funds are yielding 5%. A 10 Year US Treasury Note is yielding just shy of 4%. Thirty-year mortgage rates have floated around 7% in 2023. This is quite the turnaround over the past 18 months. Interest rates are now as high as we have seen since the mid-2000s – not quite to levels that we witnessed …

by Kathy C. Thompson, J.D. Welcome to the latest edition of our quarterly wealth management newsletter! As we embrace the warmth and vitality of the summer season, we invite you to embark on a journey of financial exploration and prosperity. Just as summer brings opportunities for outdoor adventures and memorable experiences, it also offers …

(FDIC Consumer News) Computer-related crimes affecting businesses or consumers are frequently in the news. While federally insured financial institutions are required to have vigorous information security programs to safeguard financial data, consumers also need to know how to protect and maintain their computer systems so they can steer clear …

Buying a home—it's the American dream and one you may hope to realize soon. You may have even begun looking at homes online or canvassing neighborhoods to find the home that's right for you. But before you set out on your home-buying journey, there are five important steps you should take to be mortgage ready: Determine how much you can …

Dealing with finances can be stressful for almost anyone. Imagine how daunting that can be for someone new to the United States and its financial system or for someone who needs guidance and lives in underserved communities. That’s where Laurent Houekpon comes in. As Director of Engagement and Outreach with Stock Yards Bank & Trust, he …