The Porch

Welcome to the magical winter wonderland that is the Midwest. Unrivaled beauty and amenities make it a destination for outdoorsy types...

You’ve just put your car in park outside of Fitness World Gym and are staring at the 30 foot windows displaying a myriad of fitness...

Smartphones have changed the way we shop and take control of our personal finances. Apps have made it easy to save money and be a more...

Whether or not to refinance is a question most homeowners are faced with at some point and it can be a difficult decision to make. When...

With twelve loan officers, three loan officer assistants and a processor in-house, the Bloomington branch of Ruoff Home Mortgage is...

Winter in all its beauty has a way of turning our moods dark and gloomy after one too many blizzards. By February, we have convinced...

January 1st, that gleaming fresh start. It sits there, at the first breath of a new year, and beckons to us. “Shoot for the stars!” it...

Buyer’s remorse is nauseating enough when it is brought on by a pair of pricey shoes or a quickly digested dinner. Imagine that feeling...

We’re all guilty of procrastinating every now and then. And holiday shopping is no exception. Fortunately, there are some easy (and...

It’s beginning to look a lot like…costly heating bills and chimney fires? Not this winter! Just follow this quick list of do’s and don’ts...