Business

Not so shocking truth: Investors are own worst enemy

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In “Just think: The challenges of the disengaged mind” (Science—July 2014), Timothy Wilson, a social psychologist at the University of Virginia and colleagues studied whether participants were capable of sitting alone (and without electronic devices) in quiet thought. Spoiler alert — they weren’t.

Wright joins Indy law firm

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INDIANAPOLIS — Barnes & Thornburg has added labor and employment, corporate, general counsel, healthcare, litigation, and intellectual property attorneys and legal professionals to its Atlanta, Chicago, Indianapolis, New Jersey and Washington, D.C., offices.

First Financial receives NCAP award

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CINCINNATI – First Financial Bank has been selected by the National Community Action Partnership (NCAP) to receive the Corporate Partnership Award, recognizing the bank’s long-term commitment in supporting community action and working directly to impact economic growth and increase opportunities for children and families. Nationwide, First Financial is one of only two organizations receiving this award in 2023.

Close the purse strings on your adult children — gently

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Knowing when to taper off support for adult children is a difficult decision. As a parent, it is hard to watch your children struggle and sometimes fail. Our first inclination is to rush in and fix things.

Arnett to join German American

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German American Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: GABC) announced Bradley C. Arnett will join the company as senior vice president, chief legal officer and Corporate Secretary effective Sept. 25.

Party City receives approval to exit bankruptcy

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By The Indianapolis Business Journal INDIANAPOLIS -- Party City on Wednesday received court approval to exit bankruptcy and emerge with a leaner balance sheet, avoiding...

Wilson joins orthopedic firm

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Dr. Sean M. Wilson, fellowship-trained sports medicine surgeon, is joining Southern Indiana Orthopedics. Wilson specializes in sports medicine, total joint replacement surgery and trauma surgery. Wilson will be seeing patients at the practices’ Columbus and Greensburg offices.

Pulkowski completes leadership course

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Thrive Alliance Compliance Coordinator Tiffany Pulkowski recently completed The Leadership Challenge Live course through People First Productivity Solutions. The Challenge consists of nine two-hour classroom sessions and two one-hour one-on-one sessions.

Scheidt named NAR committee vice chair

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Randy R. Scheidt has been selected as a National Association of Realtors Committee Vice Chair for 2023.

Fitch downgrade a warning U.S. approaching a financial reckoning

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A credit rating is used to predict the likelihood a borrower will repay its debts, on time and in full. Whether you’re an individual, company or a sovereign nation, a strong credit rating is treasure that must be guarded zealously. Your creditworthiness determines both your access to credit and the cost. The “riskier” you are considered as a borrower, the higher the interest rate a lender will demand to compensate for assuming your risk.