Smart Financial Planning is a Necessity for Unmarried Couples

As more U.S. adults are delaying marriage (or forgoing it altogether) the share who are living with an unmarried partner has been on the rise. When it comes to financial […]
6 Ways to Address Future Health Care Costs

How much money will you need to set aside to cover your out-of-pocket health care costs in retirement? Probably more than you think. According to a recent report by Fidelity […]
Seniors: Smart Ways to Avoid Scammers’ Tricks

Perhaps because they know seniors remember a time when technologies were simpler, criminals increasingly prey upon them. But with age comes wisdom, and many older people are fast to remind […]
How to Trim Your 2024 Taxes by Contributing to a Retirement Plan in 2025

Many types of retirement plans allow contributions to be made after year end. And last-minute retirement contributions can be a powerful strategy: You can lower your 2024 taxes while simultaneously […]
Now What? Financial Planning Tips for New Retirees

Now What? Financial Planning Tips for New Retirees Are you just starting or nearing retirement? It’s time to fine-tune your retirement strategies to ensure you’re retirement ready. This workshop offers […]
Charitably Inclined? Pair a Donor-Advised Fund with Your Estate Plan

Your estate plan is the perfect place to make charitable gifts if you’re a charitably inclined individual. One vehicle to consider using is a donor-advised fund (DAF). What’s the main […]
WEBINAR – Financial Fitness 2025: Key Information and Strategies to Help You Navigate the Year Ahead

Finances play a significant role in our lives, affecting stress levels, relationships, and overall well-being. Now is the perfect time to look at various aspects of your life and develop […]
Tread Carefully with Early Retirement Plan Withdrawals

Tax-deferred retirement plans, such as traditional 401(k)s and IRAs, were designed to make building up a retirement nest egg easier. So they’re structured with both carrots (tax-deferred compounding in the […]
8-Step Year-End Checklist

HARVESTING LOSSES Even in the best of times, not every investment may perform as expected. Tax-loss harvesting refers to selling a security in a taxable brokerage account that is worth […]
Some Retirement Plan Benefits Will Increase for 2025

With the 2025 tax year almost here, there’s news from the IRS about retirement savings. According to a recent announcement from the tax agency (Notice 2024-80), there will be increases […]