State loan will speed improvements to home of Indy 500

INDIANAPOLIS | Be sure to take a close look at the "old" Indianapolis Motor Speedway during Sunday's race, because it soon will get some pricey upgrades, courtesy of Hoosier taxpayers and race fans.

Speedway bailout crosses finish line

INDIANAPOLIS | Gov. Mike Pence has agreed to loan the Indianapolis Motor Speedway $100 million in state funds to pay for renovations, video boards and other improvements to the home of the Indianapolis 500 auto race.

State doubles potential investment in motorsports industry

INDIANAPOLIS | Lawmakers have replaced a Senate-approved plan giving $100 million in state funds to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a $200 million loan program fueled by slot-machine revenue from central Indiana's casinos.

Breaking the Bank

Tips to Spring Clean Your Finances

Spring is a time of rejuvenation and fresh starts. And while spring cleaning closets, the garage and basement requires good old-fashioned work, new tools can help take the fuss out of sprucing up finances.

Tips for Buying a Home in Today's Market

If you're considering buying a home, some experts think you should get a move on it.

Reverse Mortgage Gives Seniors Options

Often misunderstood, reverse mortgage provides income for borrowers during retirement.

Smart Tips for Your Tax Refund

Like any sudden in-flow of cash, your tax refund presents an opportunity to spend your money wisely or foolishly.

Homeowners’ Rights

Avoid your Fiscal Cliff

The jumbo loan market is growing, and that’s good news for everyone

Ask more questions before calling loans profitable

Porter County loans to Lake County schools and municipalities are, we're told, “shaping up to be a profitable investment move." Really?

Loans to Lake entities add to Porter County's risks

Porter County Treasurer Mike Bucko should know, but apparently does not, that when you get a return on investment over three times greater, you are taking at least three times more risk.

Income tax isn't much of a burden, Lake County

I feel fortunate to currently live on the east side of the Lake/Porter county line. Sure, we do have a local income tax, but we've been accustomed to this for as long as I've lived here.

Debt Dip Spells Housing Gain

Credit Where Credit’s Due

CFS Bancorp increases modest 1Q profit

The corporate holding company for Citizens Financial Bank said its first quarter profit grew nearly 4 percent thanks to a modest uptick in income from loans and fees.