Tampa Bay nonprofits receive $350,000 in grants from TD to support affordable housing programs

TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, awarded a total of $7 million to 37 nonprofits, across the bank’s Maine to Florida footprint, and in Michigan, through

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How to Raise Financially Literate Children

I vividly remember being a teenager, and some of the things I believed back then, frankly, many more years ago than I like to admit.  One of the things that

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How to Raise Financially Literate Children
Navigating the Waves of Change: The Silver Tsunami’s Impact on Real Estate and Elder Care

The demographic landscape is undergoing a seismic shift as baby boomers reach retirement age—often called the “Silver Tsunami.” As of the 2020 census, one in six people in the United

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Navigating the Waves of Change: The Silver Tsunami’s Impact on Real Estate and Elder Care
On the Hill: A Tampa veteran banker shares insights from her latest trip to the U.S. Capitol

Rita Lowman, a veteran banker in the Tampa Bay region, recently visited Washington D.C., to meet with lawmakers about current legislation being debated, in congress. Lowman, former president of Pilot

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Avoid These 4 Common Investing Mistakes People Make in a Slow Economy

You probably remember hearing all about the Titanic in great detail during history class. You might remember how this ship was described as the epitome of luxury and had been

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Avoid These 4 Common Investing Mistakes People Make in a Slow Economy by Dr. David Phelps
Where ‘Smart’ Money Is Going As the Economy Declines

Despite most TV pundits loudly proclaiming over the last few years that the US economy is strong, inflation is just transitory, and capital is plentiful, they’ve finally started to admit

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Where ‘Smart’ Money Is Going As the Economy Declines - Dr. David Phelps
An Unlikely Alliance Brings Financial Literacy to Florida Students

As an entrepreneur, I understand the critical role that financial literacy plays in our world today, and while I’m trying to do my part to provide the information, resources, and

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financial literacy - Mark Cuban, Kim Kiyosaki, Dr. David Phelps
Looking to make a deal? Your commercial banker could be a good place to start

By John Acosta We witnessed a surge in M&A activity in Tampa last year, as our area significantly outpaced the rest of the nation in terms of post-pandemic deal volume.

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BayFirst Financial Corp. announces official changes in its C-suite

The board of directors of BayFirst Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: BAFN), the parent company of BayFirst National Bank, has named a new chief executive officer and a new president and chief

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Tax consequences on the sale of your home

By Brian Carter, partner at Maudlin & Jenkins It feels great to get a high price for the sale of your home but, in some cases, the IRS may want

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Understanding the Importance of Banking Locally

In an age where digital technology has revolutionized the way we manage our finances, the idea of banking locally and handling your finances face-to-face might seem outdated. From automated loan

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TD Bank names Mike Nursey North Florida commercial market president

TD Bank has appointed Mike Nursey, based in Tampa, as the North Florida commercial market president to support continued growth efforts in the region, which includes the greater Orlando, Tampa/St.

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