November 05, 2024
Retirement Planning for Women
Financial planning is a powerful tool for women to secure their future and address their unique financial needs. Check out this article for useful strategies to help women take control of their finances and plan for retirement with confidence. Read more.
October 31, 2024
Which Programs Should You Consider To Cover Health Care Costs?
As you prepare for retirement, it's important to review your options—from Medicare to long-term care insurance—to ensure you're ready to cover your healthcare costs and needs. Read this article to learn more.
October 29, 2024
Restructuring Your Assets to Qualify for Medicaid
Did you know Medicaid can help you cover long-term care and home healthcare costs? While eligibility can be very complex, with some thoughtful estate planning, you may be able to qualify for this valuable benefit. Read more.
October 17, 2024
Using Life Insurance as a Retirement Planning Tool
If you've already maximized your traditional retirement contributions and are looking for additional ways to save, cash-value life insurance can provide financial security and a tax-deferred opportunity to grow your savings.
Read more to see if this strategy could be a good fit for you
October 15, 2024
The Impact of Gold From a Diversification Standpoint
Our Investment Strategy Group explores how gold can enhance portfolio diversification and serve as an uncorrelated hedge against other asset classes. Read more.
October 10, 2024
5 Top Cybercrime Trends and How to Combat Them
October is #NationalCybersecurityAwarenessMonth. Click here to read ways you can help protect yourself.
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October 08, 2024
Landing the Beast
Our Investment Strategy Group reviews the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates by a half percentage point. Read more about the decision and what it means for the market and interest rates.
October 03, 2024
Estate Planning
Are you considering the growth of your estate over time? Even with withdrawals for retirement income, your total estate value could potentially be pushed over the projected exemption amounts. Click here to learn more about estate planning:
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October 01, 2024
Estate Planning for Procrastinators
While you cannot predict serious illness or accidents, for your peace of mind now and your family's financial future, be prepared in advance with proper estate planning.
October 01, 2024
Life Insurance: It's Not Just for Income Replacement
At its core, life insurance protects your family against several potential worst-case scenarios. However, here are some alternate considerations to leverage the benefits of life insurance for individuals and families, especially those with significant wealth.
September 26, 2024
The 7 smartest ways to pay for college
Are you looking to save for your children’s college education but unsure where to start? Here are seven strategies you can consider to help pay for college.
September 24, 2024
Determine How Life Insurance Fits in Your Financial Plan
Do you have more questions than answers about life insurance? If so, use this checklist to determine what is right for you and which solutions best suit your needs.
September 19, 2024
Estate Planning
Did you know? If current legislation sunsets, even an extremely conservative rate of return can potentially push your total estate value over the projected exemption amounts.
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September 17, 2024
529 Plans: A Tax-Efficient Way to Fund Your Grandchildren’s Education
There are several advantages to using 529 Plans to help fund a grandchild’s education, including:
- Contributions are treated as gifts, which removes assets from your estate, providing potential tax benefits.
- Allows for tax-deferred growth as all earnings are withdrawn tax-free when used for permitted education purposes.
- You maintain control of the assets, unlike other types of gifts, as funds can only be used according to the will and direction of the account holder.
Read more about these advantages and other considerations when using 529 plans to help fund education for the next generation and see if this solution is right for you.
September 12, 2024
Three Strategies to Navigate Market Volatility
The best time to adopt new investing strategies is rarely in the middle of market volatility. However, it is a great time to review your financial plan and uncover any opportunities or benefits. Here are three actions to take during a volatile market.
September 10, 2024
Generation Z: Different Values, Behaviors, and Perspectives
Gen Z is redefining financial habits with differing values, behaviors, and perspectives. Read more about these defining characteristics and important considerations Gen Z should think about with their financial planning, and how parents can assist.
September 03, 2024
Using Life Insurance as a Retirement Planning Tool
Cash value life insurance can offer you both financial security and a tax-deferred way to accumulate additional funds for retirement that can work similarly to a Roth IRA.
August 21, 2024
August Investment Perspectives
In the latest edition of Investment Perspectives, our Investment Strategy Group discusses the importance of focusing on the macroeconomic environment, what to know about floating rate bond performance during rate cuts, and expectations for the stock market.
