Springfield-based consultant and author Marlene Chism: "Good boundaries help you take charge of your time and build more equitable relationships."

Evangel University's Michael Tenneson: "While many people find themselves working in health care without college degrees, the opportunities for helping people in significant ways, job security, developing diverse skill sets, on-the-job advancement, an emphasis on cooperative teams and appealing opportunities to satisfy one’s curiosity make strong the link between higher education and health care."

New York Life Insurance Co.'s Ryan J. Hurn: "When it comes to your financial life and the decisions you make, be thoughtful and attentive to where the information comes from."

Ollis/Akers/Arney CEO Richard Ollis: "Conservatively estimating replacement value annually and properly structuring your property insurance policy will ensure a property loss will be paid in full. Work with a professional insurance agent to assist in exploring the various options. Don’t be caught short in these inflationary times."

Ransin Injury Law's David Ransin: "Buyer beware is a well-known concept that is too often overlooked when buying automobile insurance because few consumers simply don’t know what they don’t know."

Arvest Bank's Jami Dressler: "The best thing a potential homebuyer can do is find a lending professional who will help them identify the scenario that best fits their needs and budget and then work on the lending solution that will turn that scenario into reality."

R.B. Murray Co. President Ross Murray: "Unlike larger markets, we generally maintain consistency and aren’t as subjected to volatile highs and lows due, among other things, to a diversified employment base. Stability and consistency allow businesses to plan more efficiently and be more productive in the long run."