How Treasure Coast physicians can fortify their practice business for long-term success

— FEATURED CONTENT — How Treasure Coast physicians can fortify their practice business for long-term success By Susan Rabinowitz, Bank of America Business Banking Market Executive and Treasure Coast Market President Running an independent medical practice today requires more than clinical expertise. It demands constant balance in an increasingly volatile business environment. On the Treasure Coast, where [...]

Wendy Dwyer2026-07-17T18:02:02-04:00Jul. 17, 2026|

The small business blind spot that can stall growth

Nearly 60% of small business owners seek financing each year, according to the Federal Reserve’s 2025 Small Business Credit Survey, but only about 2 in 5 secure the full amount they request.

Deborah Maldonado2026-07-14T23:43:02-04:00Jul. 14, 2026|

Americans favor buying over renting

Americans favor buying over renting A majority of consumers say it is better to buy a home in the current market for the first time since 2023, according to the latest Bank of America Homebuyer Insights Report, conducted in partnership with Bank of America Institute. The survey found 53% of respondents now favor buying over [...]

Wendy Dwyer2026-07-03T09:23:52-04:00Jul. 3, 2026|

Gen Z navigates financial pressure

Gen Z navigates financial pressure A new Bank of America Better Money Habits study finds Gen Z adults are less likely to rely on family for financial help, even as 42% say they are living paycheck to paycheck. Thirty-four percent of Gen Z respondents said they receive financial help from parents or other family members, [...]

Wendy Dwyer2026-05-28T07:19:11-04:00May. 28, 2026|

Determined Optimism: How small and mid-sized businesses are growing in 2026

Determined Optimism: How small and mid-sized businesses are growing in 2026 The 2025 Business Owner Report confirmed what we see every day from entrepreneurs across the Treasure Coast: cautious yet determined optimism. Nearly three in four business owners expect revenue gains in the next 12 months, and many plan to expand (59%), hire (43%) and [...]

Wendy Dwyer2026-01-29T07:59:21-05:00Jan. 29, 2026|

Census sees significant drop in share of young adults achieving four milestones

Census sees significant drop in share of young adults achieving four milestones Moving out of the parental home, getting a job, tying the knot and having kids used to be the most common pathway to adulthood, with almost half of 25- to 34-year-olds having experienced all four milestones in 1975. Nearly 50 years later, less [...]

Wendy Dwyer2025-12-25T14:04:34-05:00Dec. 25, 2025|

Martin Loan Fund launches to empower local entrepreneurs

Martin Loan Fund launches to empower local entrepreneurs The Business Development Board of Martin County (BDBMC) and Inclusifi launched the Martin Loan Fund, a new resource to help smaller, newer businesses – many of which are newer and smaller – to access much-needed capital. This partnership connects local entrepreneurs with a mission-driven lender in order [...]

Wendy Dwyer2025-10-17T07:05:26-04:00Oct. 17, 2025|

iTHINK Community Foundation donates $10,000

iTHINK Community Foundation donates $10,000 The iTHINK Community Foundation, the philanthropic arm of iTHINK Financial, recently made a $10,000 donation to Little Birthday Angels, a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating the birthdays of homeless children on Florida’s Treasure Coast. This generous contribution will directly support Little Birthday Angels' various programs, including their “Birthday Bags of [...]

Wendy Dwyer2025-08-28T19:25:21-04:00Aug. 28, 2025|

The Mindset of Money

Port St. Lucie native Jessie DaSilva, a business consultant and life coach, was selected as one of Yahoo Finance’s Top 10 Money Coaches.

Deborah Maldonado2025-07-08T20:31:39-04:00Jul. 7, 2025|

iTHINK & IR Habitat host dedication and big surprise

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 [...]

Wendy Dwyer2025-06-19T14:45:15-04:00Jun. 19, 2025|