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    Retirement – The switch from accumulation to distribution

    May 23, 2024

    Wealth Management

    When it comes to retirement, one of the most common regrets expressed by the recently retired in surveys is not having saved enough. Another regret is spending too much too soon.

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    Top Fraud Scams and How to Spot Them

    May 21, 2024

    Risk & Fraud Awareness

    Fraud continues to be a prominent issue impacting consumers, businesses and financial institutions. According to the Federal Trade Commission, consumers reported losing $10 billion to scams in 2023.

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    Saving for Retirement

    May 21, 2024

    Wealth Management

    Although most people recognize the importance of sound retirement planning, they don’t always embrace the work involved.

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    Protect yourself from fraud

    May 16, 2024

    Risk & Fraud Awareness

    We want to help protect your time and money from fraud. Here are a few tips to help you know how to spot a suspicious request for info from a potential fraudster.

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    Understanding Long-Term Care Insurance

    March 22, 2024

    Wealth Management
    As the costs of home care, nursing homes, and assisted living escalate, you probably wonder how you'll ever be able to afford long-term care. One possible solution is long-term care insurance (LTCI).
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    How Can Investments be “Tax-Efficient”?

    March 11, 2024

    Wealth Management

    “Tax efficient” investing means taking steps to minimize losses to taxes in an investment portfolio. However, taxes should not be the primary reason to buy, hold, or sell an investment.

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  • A group of four retirement-aged women having tea and laughing together on a couch

    A Retirement Income Roadmap for Women

    March 6, 2024

    Wealth Management

    Many women are working and taking charge of their own retirement planning. What does retirement mean to you? Do you dream of traveling? Pursuing a hobby? Volunteering your time, or starting a new career or business?

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  • Eight candidates sitting in a row of chairs holding their resumes and waiting to be interviewed for a job

    Avoiding Job Scams

    March 1, 2024

    Risk & Fraud Awareness

    With the rise in work-from-home employment roles, there has been an uptick in job scams. These jobs will be advertised in the same way real ones are. They are prevalent on social media platforms and legitimate job sites.

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    When Do You Make Your IRA Contributions?

    February 23, 2024

    Wealth Management

    The earlier you make your IRA contributions, the longer they will grow. So, under that theory, you should have made your IRA contributions for tax year 2023 at the beginning of 2023.

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    How to Identify and Avoid Package Delivery Scams

    February 5, 2024

    Risk & Fraud Awareness

    The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way many Americans shop, with online purchasing in the U.S. increasing steadily. More online shopping means more package deliveries for consumers.

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    Facing the Music: RMDs

    November 29, 2023

    Wealth Management

    The tax deferral accorded to IRAs and qualified retirement plans has helped to push total retirement resources in the USA to $33.6 trillion at the end of 2022 (Investment Company Institute 2023 Fact Book).

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    Protecting Your Digital Fortress: A Word About Pop-Ups

    November 6, 2023

    Risk & Fraud Awareness

    In today's digital age, cybersecurity has become a paramount concern for individuals and businesses alike.

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