Wealth Management

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    Should You Buy Long-Term Care Insurance?

    March 14, 2025

    Wealth Management

    The longer you live, the greater the chances you'll need some form of long-term care.

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    How much should you save for a comfortable retirement income?

    March 3, 2025

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    The number one regret many retirees have is not saving more earlier in life, and their biggest worry is running out of money in retirement.
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    What are your IRA options?

    February 18, 2025

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    Let’s consider the following scenario. You have $7,000 for an IRA contribution. Should you put the money in a traditional IRA or a Roth IRA?
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    End of the year approaches, have you taken your RMD yet?

    December 9, 2024

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    Tax deferral on retirement savings eventually comes to an end.

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    Converting or Rolling Over Traditional IRAs to Roth IRAs

    December 4, 2024

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    The end of the year can be a good time to review current investments and consider potential changes. One common topic is converting or rolling over a Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA.

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    Accounting for Healthcare Costs in Retirement

    October 30, 2024

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    Health care is an often overlooked aspect of retirement planning, yet it is one of the most financially influential.
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    Transitioning into Retirement

    October 10, 2024

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    If you're considering retirement within the next five years or so, you're in the retirement "zone." This is a critical time period during which you'll be faced with a number of important choices
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    Choosing a Beneficiary for Your IRA or 401(k)

    September 18, 2024

    Wealth Management

    Selecting beneficiaries for retirement benefits is different from choosing beneficiaries for other assets such as life insurance.

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    Planning Ahead for Life Insurance Proceeds

    September 4, 2024

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    Why did you purchase life insurance? Most people buy life insurance to provide a source of income for someone (e.g., a spouse, parent, or child) after they pass. Buying the policy was the first step.

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    Managing Your Retirement Savings Plan

    August 28, 2024

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    If your employment situation changes, you may wonder what to do with your retirement savings at your previous employer.

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    The Long-Term Approach to Building Your Investment Portfolio

    August 28, 2024

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    Your emergency fund has been established, and you’ve accumulated enough savings to warrant thinking in terms of an investment portfolio. What’s the next step?
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    Planning ahead for “extra expenses”

    July 31, 2024

    Wealth Management

    When it comes to "surprise" expenses, the first thought may be a car breaking down, or a sudden medical emergency. However, these aren’t the only expenses that can balloon out of control quickly.

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