Chart of the Day: Short 1.5 Million Housing Units

Today’s Chart of the Day from ResiClub shows that the US housing market is short 1.5 million housing units. As with all things, the causes, fixes, and effect on our economy are part of a long equation, much too long for this post.

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Insured Cash Sweep (ICS): Ensuring Your Deposits Beyond $250,000

In the world of banking and finance, safety and security are paramount concerns for individuals and businesses alike. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has long provided peace of mind by insuring deposits up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank. However, what if you have more than $250,000 to protect? This is where the Insured Cash Sweep (ICS) program comes into play.

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Chart of the Day: Recovering from Losses is Hard

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Chart of the Day: Florida's 6%

Today’s Chart of the Day with data from the US Census Bureau compiled by Michael Arouet shows that 52% of the US population lives in seven “Mega Regions” which are made up of only 15% of the total land in the US.

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Plan Ahead: Prepare for Your Future with Estate Planning

Many of us were taught from a young age that it’s not polite to talk about money or ask about beneficiaries. These topics can be awkward and uncomfortable, and no one likes to think about becoming unhealthy or worse, not around at all. However, clear communication and effective estate planning are crucial to ensure that your assets last and are distributed according to your wishes.

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Chart of the Day: Half of World GDP

Today’s Chart of the Day from Epic Maps, @Locati0ns on X, shows that 50% of the world’s Gross Domestic Product (aka GDP, which is a measure of all the things produced) comes from these green areas, which in turn makes up only 3.6% of the total land mass of the world. Yes, it includes Florida.  

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Do I Really Need an Emergency Fund?

How do you feel when you’re about to get out of your car, it starts pouring rain, and you realize you don’t have an umbrella?

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Chart of the Day: Odds to Live at Age 65

Today’s Chart of the Day from JP Morgan shows the probability of how long you'll live if you reach age 65.

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Preventing Your Treasures from Turning into a Loved One's Headache

We all have read about or seen someone on Antiques Roadshow who had a family's collection of coins or garage sale find that turned out to be worth far more than expected - rare, but it happens. What do you do with these treasures when it's time to write your will or trust?

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Chart of the Day: 20% Less Than 5 Hours

Today’s Chart of the Day is from Bloomberg and shows the amount of sleep Americans are getting is less and less.

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HELOCs Reimagined

Have you ever dreamed of jetting off to an international destination, relaxing tropical beach, or vibrant city, only to be held back by the cost of the trip? Enter HELOCs! Home Equity Lines of Credit could be your ticket to unforgettable vacations.

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Chart of the Day: The Dow's Double Double

Today’s Chart of the Day is from the S&P Dow Jones Indices showing the history of the Dow Jones Industrial Average index. It started in 1896 at 40 and recently reached 40,000.

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What's So Special About a Community Bank?

Are you in search of a bank that truly understands your needs? We get it — Crews Bank & Trust has a long-standing legacy of understanding our clients’ wants and needs from their community bank. We are committed to delivering personalized service, and since we live and work in the same communities as our customers, we have an intimate understanding of their financial requirements.

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If America Was a Household

Today’s Chart of the Day is from @hedgeye on X, formerly known as Twitter, and shows what a typical family income would look like if the US was a typical household.

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Chart of the Day: Florida Top 7 out of 20

Today’s Chart of the Day was shared by my colleague Christine Davis, Director of Commercial Banking Services at Crews Bank & Trust.

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