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Summer is here! You know, that brief and refreshing time to enjoy warm weather, longer days, and some much-deserved time off from work. It doesn't, however, have to be a time to spend more money. Yup, there are actually some pretty cool and creative ways to make your money go further this summer. Let's take a look: Crank open those …

Stock Yards Bank & Trust has underscored its commitment to Eastern Kentucky by donating $60,000 to St. Claire HealthCare – the region’s largest healthcare provider and employer. “We are proud to continue to support the strong mission that St. Claire has carried out for decades,” said Benjamin Caudill, Stock Yards Bank & Trust …

Make your dream of home ownership a reality By Melinda Golde Senior Vice President and Director of Mortgage Banking Division Stock Yards Bank Buying a home can be an intimidating experience, whether it’s your first purchase or you’ve been through the process multiple times. I’ve spent more than 25 years with Stock Yards Bank, most of those …

by John M. Fidler Markets generally moved higher in 1Q23 as the S&P 500 gained 7% and global equity markets rose close to 3% (as measured by the MSCI World Index). Bond prices moved higher as the 10-year Treasury yield declined from around 4% to just below 3.5%. Commodities were mostly higher (especially precious metals) though oil prices …

Set your retirement plan ‘on FIRE’by Keith BlakelyFor the vast majority of Americans, retirement is a 40-year journey that starts with obtaining an education, landing a job, saving 10 to 15% of your salary in your retirement account, and building your nest egg through your working years.In recent years, there has been a movement taking place that …