Georgia Ranked First in Business

ATLANTA -- Each November Site Selection magazine releases a list ranking the top states in which to do business, and for the third year in a row, Georgia has been ranked the #1 state to…

Social Security Survivor’s Benefits

Stacy Bush, Valdosta Today Financial Contributor When you think of Social Security, you probably think of retirement. However, Social Security can also provide much-needed income to your family members when you die, making their financial…

Wineries replace Citrus in Central Florida

LAKELAND -- As the Florida citrus industry continues to decline, the juice of another fruit is on the rise. The Lakeland Ledger reports Florida's wine industry may not be large enough to compete with California's,…

Halloween By the Numbers

Greg Bright, Valdosta Today Financial Contributor A number you’re probably not looking for is 1.5 billion. That’s the number of pounds of pumpkins grown every year. History.com said that’s more than twice the weight of…

Bank of Ozarks expands Georgia Presence

ATLANTA -- Bank of the Ozarks, Inc. and Community & Southern Holdings, Inc. announced the signing of a definitive agreement and plan of merger whereby Bank of the Ozarks, Inc. will acquire Community & Southern…

The Roth 401(k)

Kent Patrick, Valdosta Today Finance Contributor Some employers offer 401(k) plan participants the opportunity to make Roth 401(k) contributions. If you're lucky enough to work for an employer who offers this option, Roth contributions could…

Georgia one of Top States for Entrepreneurs

ATLANTA -- Georgia ranks 9th on a list of most entrepreneurial states, according to an analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data. Georgia also ranked first in Largest Average SBA Loan ($524,000), and fifth in Highest…