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    Financial Literacy: Beyond the Basics

    April 5, 2023

    Wealth Management

    April is financial literacy awareness month, so it’s a great time to assess your financial goals and determine whether you are using all the tools available to achieve them. 

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    Evaluating an Early Retirement Offer

    March 6, 2023

    Wealth Management

    In the corporate environment, there are sometimes circumstances which lead employers to offer certain employees early retirement packages. But how do you know if the seemingly attractive offer you've received is a good one?

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    Wills: The Cornerstone of Your Estate Plan

    February 24, 2023

    Wealth Management

    If you care about what happens to your money, home, and other property after you pass, then it is time to do some estate planning. There are many tools you can use to achieve your estate planning goals, but a will is probably the most vital.

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    A Closer Look at SECURE 2.0

    February 17, 2023

    Wealth Management

    The major budget package enacted by Congress in December included a subdivision called “SECURE Act 2.0.” The 1.0 version of this package of legislative changes for qualified retirement plans was the “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhan

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    3 Tips to Help Start Your Small Business

    January 27, 2023

    Small Business

    Lay the Groundwork

    You’ve got the idea and are ready to bring to market the next big thing. While your product or service is unique, there are commonalities amongst all successful entrepreneurs. 

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    Establishing a Budget

    January 20, 2023

    Wealth Management

    Do you ever wonder where your money goes each month? Does it seem like you're never able to get ahead? If so, you may want to establish a budget to help you keep track of how you spend your money and help you reach your financial goals.

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    Remote Access Scams

    January 12, 2023

    Financial Education

    In a remote access scam, a scammer attempts to persuade you into giving them remote control over your personal computer, which allows the scammer to con money out of you and steal your private information.

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    Financial Planning Questions To Ask During Every Life Stage

    January 11, 2023

    Wealth Management

    When it comes to financial planning resolutions, creating an action-oriented plan includes figuring out where you are, what you want, and what you need to get there.

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    Social Security Retirement Benefit Basics

    January 4, 2023

    Wealth Management

    Social Security benefits are a major source of retirement income for most people. Your Social Security retirement benefit is based on the number of years you've been working and the amount of money you've earned.

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    On The Agenda: SECURE Act 2.0

    December 16, 2022

    Wealth Management

    Congress enacted the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act in 2019, generally known as the “SECURE Act.” Key elements of the law included new incentives for employers to establish qualified retirement plans, lifting the age for

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    Budget Effectively & Prepare Your Business for the New Year

    December 7, 2022

    Small Business

    As the year comes to an end, many businesses are preparing budgets, reviewing expense reports, and evaluating employee spending.  These are all time intensive tasks that can prove to be daunting without the right tools or policies in place.

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    Planning Ahead for Life Insurance Proceeds

    December 6, 2022

    Wealth Management

    Why did you purchase life insurance? If you're like most people who buy life insurance, you're looking to provide a source of income for someone, such as a spouse, parent, or child, after you pass. Buying the policy was the first step.

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