Jalene Hahn: The 4% retirement rule can be supercharged
To arrive at the 4% rate, Bengen studied historical market returns covering 50-year periods beginning in 1926 and ending in 1992.
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Chetrice Romero: When cyber disasters strike, leadership matters most
Nation-state cyber activity continues to escalate, targeting not just federal agencies or Fortune 500 companies but also small to midsize organizations that form the backbone of Indiana’s economy.
Mel Raines: Boom town: Noblesville backed dream for hoops team
It’s a city that doesn’t just talk about growth; it backs it up with action.
Polina Osherov: Creative economy can solve state’s talent problem
Indiana isn’t short on sparks of “cool.”
Derek Schultz: Despite a raft of unexpected setbacks, the Fever have lived off grit, spirit
On paper, they looked like contenders, but, on the court, they rarely were dominant.
Brandi Davis-Handy: Supporting growth in central Indiana with transparency and commitment
Data centers are in no way associated with our current rate review request filed with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission.
Mark Montieth: Soccer trailblazer Angela Berry White now head of IU Indy women’s team
She continued playing for regional and national teams for nearly a decade after college, including two years as a member of the U.S. Women’s National Team.
Editorial: Group that backs independents is sparking worthwhile discussion
IBJ is not opposed to the two-party system. We don’t think we’d go so far as to say that “politics in Indiana is broken.” But we’re interested in watching Independent Indiana’s progress.
Mitch Frazier: We need to get back to United We Stand
Today, nearly a quarter of a century later, the sense of unity that brought us together in the wake of the horrific 9/11 attacks appears fleeting.
Sam Snideman: Our community needs nonprofits; now they need you
The sustainability of many of these community organizations is challenged, and in their absence, the outcomes for our neighbors would be dire.
Paul Vezolles: Indiana Avenue, Purdue deserve landmark gateway
A single, well-considered gateway building will begin to repair the urban fabric and give the Walker Building the company she has long deserved.
Ilya Rekhter: How embracing imperfection fueled Megawatt’s growth
I used to cringe every time I walked past the first containerized mining pod we ever used.
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: You’re a player in the token economy
In economic terms, tokens are physical or digital assets that represent value and facilitate trade.
Pete the Planner: Retirement is a skill, not a time to let down your guard
You can step into retirement without being good at personal finance.
Garrett Mintz : To make changes that stick, align purpose, leadership and profit
No matter what promises you made to our board, how rosy a picture could look if you just made this one change or how dire your situation is, if the people being asked to implement the change are not on board with the change, it is never going to happen.
Cecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Acquiring factories shouldn’t be economic focus
There are no more afternoon traffic jams on Kilgore Avenue.
Pete the planner: An open letter to the investments I passed on
I didn’t have the risk tolerance, the cash flow, the patience, or maybe just the courage.
Derek Schultz: College football pundits can’t stop talking about IU’s schedule
Now, coming off the best season in the program’s modern history, a College Football Playoff campaign that brought both ESPN’s College Gameday and FOX’s Big Noon Kickoff to Bloomington, IU is legitimately in the conversation for the first time.
Editorial: Indiana’s top credit rating is result of years of fiscal discipline
These ratings matter when the state borrows money for public projects. A AAA rating gives the state readier access to capital at lower interest rates, meaning that projects are constructed for less.
Nate Feltman: Meeting the AI education challenge
While today these political changes get most of the headlines and attention, it is the disruptions and change that artificial intelligence will bring that will have more long-term economic and societal implications.