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Cathy Jo Loy Capitol Report: Advancing Priorities for Missouri

The Missouri General Assembly continues to make progress on key legislation, with a strong focus on public safety, education, and government accountability. Several measures...

Cathy Jo Loy Capitol Report: Taking Action for Kids and Education

The Missouri General Assembly is making progress on several important bills this session, with some now on the governor’s desk awaiting final approval. Lawmakers...

Financial Focus®: Four stages of raising confident, money-smart kids

Good financial habits are a little like brushing your teeth. When you learn them early, they become second nature,...

Cathy Jo Loy Capitol Report: Major Advances in Regulation, Budgeting, and Public Policy

The Missouri General Assembly is continuing its work this session, with a number of important bills moving forward. Several...

Financial Focus®: Ask these two questions before buying a home

You may have heard that buying a home is better than renting. After all, why “throw money away” on...

Cathy Jo Loy Capitol Report: House Approves $52 Billion State Operating Budget

I supported the Missouri House’s version of the state operating budget, which reflects a fiscally responsible approach that prioritizes...

Financial Focus®: Ease the squeeze on your retirement income plan

Rising prices may not dominate headlines the way they did a year or two ago, but if you’re retired,...

Financial Focus®: Take charge of your debt, one step at a time

If you’re dealing with debt, you’re far from alone. More than 80% of U.S. households carry some form of...