Pete the Planner: Was March a good money month for you? Don’t waste it.
Based on the time of year it is right now, there’s some inherent positivity afoot.
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Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: A look at the surprising origin of economics
The word economics, however, traces to the Greek word oikonomia, which, in ancient Greece, meant estate management.
Tiffany Sauder: 4 things you must get right to win at entrepreneurship
It took us five years to figure out what business we were in, eight more to grow fast and almost crash into oblivion, and five more to rebuild the foundation of the business for sustainable, profitable growth.
Nate Feltman: Indiana is on a winning streak
Brad Chambers envisions a Hoosier research triangle similar to North Carolina’s that spans West Lafayette, Indianapolis and Bloomington and capitalizes on the talent and assets our research universities provide for the industries of the future
Letter: Indiana should stop embracing NRA
I’ve been fighting for common sense gun reform in Indiana for years as a member of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, and it’s tiring. But it’s worth it. Hoosiers deserve better.
Derek Schultz: Regardless of wins and losses, the Pacers’ season was a success
As with any discussion, objectively evaluating the Pacers’ 2022-2023 season requires a healthy dose of context, but you don’t have to stare hard to see a clear, upward trajectory for the franchise.
Letter Renter’s tax credit would make housing more affordable
It is imperative for Congress to prioritize the housing crisis and provide solutions that benefit all Americans, particularly those who are vital to our society.
Jalene Hahn: Embracing the shift to human-first financial guidance
In my words, this is a convergence of the disciplines of financial planning, life planning, coaching, behavioral finance and financial therapy.
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: What’s behind the massive layoffs in tech? Overhiring
It is estimated that 169,000 workers have lost jobs in technology companies since the first of the year.
Mark Montieth: ‘An old Indiana custom’
There’s just something about the nets hanging from basketball rims that makes them too tempting to leave behind.
Lesley Weidenbener: Tell us whom to name to the Indiana 250
Our goal is to choose 250 people who are influential in Indiana right now. This year. Not over the past 25 years. Not for the next 25 years. But Hoosiers who are making a difference in their local communities, in the state or in the nation in this moment.
Pamela Whitten: Indiana University’s role in shaping the state’s future
We know that vibrant universities fuel business and industry, and create stronger, more prosperous communities.
Ronak Shah: I’m a charter-school teacher who supports IPS
Over the past few years, Indianapolis Public Schools took an important step toward stability by trying to right-size the district in a plan called Rebuilding Stronger.
Letters: People with disabilities can fill worker gap
You do not sacrifice quality or performance by hiring a person with a disability. On the contrary, I find that the intangibles are as relevant as the business advantages—like a dedicated and capable workforce.
Samantha Julka: Let’s help employees take a (mental) load off
One second I might be contemplating my laundry pile and the next taking a deep dive into why sales are down this quarter.
Pete the Planner: So you think you want to take a lower-paying job? Here’s how
Most people have the near term figured out but can’t make the long term work.
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Spring is a time to celebrate freedom and rebirth
Death, destruction and rebirth, followed by unheralded improvements that are often difficult to foresee, are economic parallels to the narratives of religious faith.
Kim and Todd Saxton: Observing lessons from a 111-year-old failure
What many people don’t realize is that the Titanic was the White Star Line’s solution to a hyper-competitive market—its own form of disruption.
Rob Carter: Compassionate release saves money, improves safety
Indiana has the opportunity to expand compassionate, safe pathways to release for the elderly and those with serious or life-threatening, costly medical conditions without undermining public safety.
Josh Webb & Josiah Neeley: Legislation will push cost of utility projects higher
The bill would eliminate a key element of competition from the current transmission planning process and effectively create a monopoly, to the detriment of Indiana consumers.