2014 Grow and Go Event Photos

The American Dream!

The American Dream has been called the “National Ethos of the United States.”  It is a set of ideals which lead to the opportunity for prosperity and success.   Within that dream is the idea that we can all attain success through hard work because America poses far fewer barriers and many more opportunities than anywhere […]

Celebrazione Dell-amore!

Jody DeCremer is the Assistant Director and an Instructor in the Arts Technology Program at Illinois State University. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design and a Master of Science degree in Arts Technology, both from Illinois State University. Her Water Lilies collection of photos was inspired by her favorite painter, Claude […]

The Garden – Fresh Bounty of Summer….

BBQ’s and cookouts aren’t just about hamburgers and hotdogs anymore. We are in the middle of summer when the fruits and vegetables are at their peak so why not use them in as many delicious recipes as you can. Take advantage during the summer months of the produce stands, local farmer’s market and even your […]

Ohhhh So Good…

Nothing is better than throwing something together in a slow cooker, going to work and coming home to the fantastic aroma of a hearty home cooked meal. If you don’t have a slow cooker you need to consider getting one! They make life much easier on those busy days when you come home tired or […]

Spring Cleaning Your Finances

By Andrew Johnson     GreenPath Communications Springtime means opening the windows, sweeping out the dust from over the winter and starting anew. It is also the opportune time to clean out your wallet or purse, that junk drawer full of receipts and those overflowing file cabinets. But where to begin? Sweep it Go through your wallet […]

Credit Scores…..Where does that magical number come from?

We all know that most lending institutions are going to use a person’s credit score as a basis for approving a loan, and also to determine what their interest rate will be.  To many of us that credit score is just a number, and the higher it is the better.  But what is the credit score really?  […]

Applying for Student Loans: Federal and Private

TEDDY NYKIEL March 24, 2016    Student loans aren’t created equal. Some are federal, some are private, some are designed to help financially needy borrowers, some offer lower rates or important borrower protections. Many students have to combine different types of loans to cover their college costs. “I am a huge fan of comparing what […]

America Saves Week: A Reality!

You may have heard some of the buzz last week around America Saves Week (#ASW). Running each year since 2007, the week is an opportunity for institutions promote good savings behavior and a chance for individuals to assess their own saving status. There are six main focus points for the 2016 America Saves Week. As your preferred […]