financial intermediaries

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For this first discussion, consider the role of financial intermediaries (banks, credit unions, insurance companies, broker/dealers, etc.) and their impact in/on your economic life.

What role do these entities play in both your personal and business lives…and, to what level/degree do you follow the level of interest rates and market (market index such as the ‘DOW’) valuations…?