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• The Fed's Tune Has Changed...Somewhat Tuesday, February 25, 2025 in Articles

  This article explores the Federal Reserve's evolving expectations for 2025.

  The Fed's Tune Has Changed...Somewhat

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• Outlook for 2025: Balance and Caution Wednesday, January 29, 2025 in Articles

  IMET gives an outlook for 2025 in this article here:

  Outlook for 2025: Balance and Caution

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• IMET Board Officers for 2025 Friday, January 17, 2025 in Articles

  As we embark on a new year, join us as we welcome new leadership. Several of our Trustees are stepping into exciting roles on the IMET Board. To view the IMET BoT, click here.

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• Why You Should Invest in a Local Government Investment Pool Monday, January 13, 2025 in Articles

  This article discusses why local governments should invest in a Local Government Investment Pool (LGIP). It covers the important benefits that LGIP's offer to local governments as well as the differences among the LGIP's.

  Why You Should Invest in a Local Government Investment Pool

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• Beware the Haunted Markets: Local Government Investing in Spooky Times Thursday, October 31, 2024 in Articles

  A fun Halloween themed article discussing safety, liquidity, and yield within the current market and the future outlook. Beware the Haunted Markets: Local Government Investing in Spooky Times

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• Transparency and Accountability in Public Fund Management Monday, October 7, 2024 in Articles

  This article discusses the important aspects of transparency and accountability in public funds management. The aspects discussed are the principles, structure, reporting, audits, as well as standards and requirements.  Transparency and Accountability in Public Fund Management

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• Refresher: GFOA Best Practices for Managing Public Funds Tuesday, August 20, 2024 in Articles

  This article gives a refresher for the GFOA's Best Practices as it pertains to managing public funds.  Even though you may know them well, it is always helpful to review (one might call that a Best Practice). The article can be found here: Refresher: GFOA Best Practices for Managing Public Funds

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• Navigating Fiscal Waters: The Art of Cash Flow Forecasting Friday, July 19, 2024 in Articles

  This article breaks down Cash Flow Forecasting (CFF). It focuses in on what CFF is, what CFF is not, and where to start.

  The article can be found here: Navigating Fiscal Waters: The Art of Cash Flow Forecasting for Financial Stewardship

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• Holiday Tips from IMET for this December 2023 Monday, December 11, 2023 in Articles

  IMET offers tips for Risk Management and Safety for the Holidays...with some humor involved.  We hope you enjoy! Happy Holidays! 

  The article can be found here: Holiday Tips from IMET for this December 2023

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• IMET Discusses Cash Flow Forecasting Tuesday, November 21, 2023 in Articles

  IMET discusses the HOW, WHAT, & WHY of Cash Flow Forecasting and how it can be a great tool for investing. 

  The article on Cash Flow Forecasting can be found here: Utilizing Cash Flow Forecasting To Invest Government Funds Better 

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