This quarterly report explores relevant topics affecting our local businesses and also includes a roundup of the stock exchange, bonds, mutual funds, and more.

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Broker-dealer launches program to help credit union partners

In order to compete more effectively with other financial institutions today, many credit unions now place investment and insurance services alongside their other core services, like savings and checking accounts and loans. 

SD banks increasingly becoming mergers, acquisitions targets

Things are going fine in the banking industry. By just about every measure, national, state and local bank operations are humming along at record levels. 

More people now protecting assets with long-term care insurance

With people living longer today, the continually rising cost of health care and the rate of inflation, long-term care is quickly becoming a national concern. 

1st Pacific Bank values teamwork

Core values are often described as the glue of an organization. Successful companies possess an unwavering commitment to their values -- the fundamental and relatively permanent principles that guide how individuals in an organization think and act. Without this glue, it would be easy for an organization to lose focus as it goes through fluctuating market cycles, management fads or technological advancements. 

Inverted yield curve may yet upend stock market

Stock prices and the Treasury yield curve enjoy a select status as two of 10 designated leading economic indicators. When they're predicting different outcomes, what's an investor to do? 

Fed focuses on right target -- core inflation

Federal Reserve officials focus primarily on core inflation in setting monetary policy rather than so-called headline inflation, and despite pointed criticism from some analysts and European central bankers, that's exactly what they should be doing. 

Law firm's software designed to marry startups with investors

At first, it sounds like some sort of online dating service. 

Bad loans, especially subprime, draw bad blood

As the housing sector cools, the mortgage market faces an awkward question: Who takes the hit when loans go bad? 

A fund of funds can deliver diversity with 1-stop shopping

NEW YORK -- If a mutual fund can be said to be like a general store in the variety it can offer, then a fund of funds would certainly resemble a warehouse retailer, allowing investors to pick up enormous variety all under one roof. 

USD index suggests local economy is slowing

San Diego’s economy showed signs of slipping for the fifth month in a row, according to the University of San Diego's Index of Leading Economic Indicators for the county. 

For some, renting is better than buying -- even in hot real estate market

NEW YORK -- Someday, 26-year-old Lisa Carlson would like to own her own home. But right now, she's happy sharing a rented apartment with a friend in suburban Minneapolis. 

Fund investors take a first look at the year 2045

Don't despair! In these anxiety-ridden times, several mutual fund companies have lately stepped forward with a bold message of hope. 

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Finance Videos

George Chamberlin on the Markets

May 13, 2013 -- Executive Editor George Chamberlin recaps last week's financial events and looks at the week's upcoming announcements.

Jerry Sanders on his goals for the Chamber of Commerce

April 23, 2013 -- George Chamberlin speaks with former Mayor Jerry Sanders, who's now president and CEO of the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, about what his priorities are at the chamber.

Seltzer Caplan's David Dorne on taxes, investment

April 15, 2013 -- Executive Editor George Chamberlin speaks with David Dorne, a senior partner with Seltzer Caplan, about tax policies and the importance of prudent investment and planning.

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National News

Bad loans, especially subprime, draw bad blood

As the housing sector cools, the mortgage market faces an awkward question: Who takes the hit when loans go bad? 

A fund of funds can deliver diversity with 1-stop shopping

NEW YORK -- If a mutual fund can be said to be like a general store in the variety it can offer, then a fund of funds would certainly resemble a warehouse retailer, allowing investors to pick up enormous variety all under one roof. 

For some, renting is better than buying -- even in hot real estate market

NEW YORK -- Someday, 26-year-old Lisa Carlson would like to own her own home. But right now, she's happy sharing a rented apartment with a friend in suburban Minneapolis. 

Fund investors take a first look at the year 2045

Don't despair! In these anxiety-ridden times, several mutual fund companies have lately stepped forward with a bold message of hope. 

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Business clients of North Island Credit Union discuss the personal side of business in both relationships and accounts.

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