Global Research forecasts stronger-than-expected economic growth in 2026 2025 has shown to be a strong year in markets—both in the US and abroad—leaving investors wondering how much is left in this rally. The big themes of the past year—uncertain fiscal policy, the AI surge, China’s overcapacity, record fiscal deficits, and excess liquidity—are evolving rather than [...]
Securing the future of multi-generation family businesses: four strategies for lasting impact Here on the Treasure Coast and across the U.S., family-owned businesses are the backbone of local prosperity. In regions built on strong small-business roots, these enterprises shape both economic momentum and community identity. They create jobs and community, often reinvesting profits directly into their [...]
74% of small and mid-sized business owners expect revenue to increase in the next year Small and mid-sized business owners are cautiously optimistic about the coming year, with 74% expecting revenue increases and nearly 60% planning to expand their businesses, according to the 2025 Bank of America Business Owner Report (PDF), conducted in partnership with the Bank [...]
BofA partnership with Youth on Course brings affordable golf access to 86,000 kids Since its launch in April, young golfers enrolled in Bank of America’s Golf with Us have logged more than 100,000 rounds of golf at courses across the country. Launched during the 2025 Masters Tournament in April, Golf with Us provides access to thousands of [...]
BofA raises U.S. minimum hourly wage to $25, increasing starting salary to more than $50K Bank of America has raised its U.S. minimum hourly wage to $25 per hour. With the increase, the minimum annualized salary for full-time employees in the U.S. will rise to more than $50,000. The increase, which goes into effect in [...]
Three essential strategies for proactive cybersecurity defense for your company By Frank LaCosta, Bank of America Treasure Coast Recognizing and managing cybersecurity risk is an essential part of maintaining business operations and retaining the trust of clients, partner organizations and the public. Threats evolve, but these fundamental cybersecurity objectives can help keep your business protected [...]
72% of young adults take action to improve their financial health Confronted with higher living costs, 72% of young adults take action to improve their financial health Gen Z (ages 18-28) is finding adulthood more expensive than expected. Facing this, nearly three quarters of them are taking action to improve their financial health, according to [...]
iTHINK & IR Habitat host dedication and big surprise iTHINK Financial Community Foundation, in partnership with Indian River Habitat for Humanity, held a dedication ceremony for a newly furnished home provided to single mother Amy Shaw and her five children. The house is part of Habitat for Humanity's efforts to provide affordable housing in the [...]
Clients Embrace New $10 Million Limit in U.S. Real-Time Payments Recent action from The Clearing House to increase the transaction limit on real-time payments from $1 million to $10 million is fueling new use cases in business-to-business payments among Bank of America clients. The bank is one of the first financial institutions to enable its [...]
60% of homeowners and prospective buyers uncertain about the housing market Uncertainty among current homeowners and prospective buyers is at a three-year high, with 60% saying they can’t tell whether now is a good time to buy a home or not, compared to 48% two years ago, according to the latest Bank of America Homebuyer [...]