Wealth Management

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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

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    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

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    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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    Investing in an Election Year

    June 17, 2024

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    For investors, election years should be much like any other year. However, there is sometimes a temptation to try to discern how the political winds may affect investment outcomes.

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    Establishing a Budget

    June 3, 2024

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    Do you ever wonder where your money goes each month? Does it seem challenging to get ahead? If so, establishing a budget can help keep track of how you spend your money and help you reach your financial goals.

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    Retirement – The switch from accumulation to distribution

    May 23, 2024

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    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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    Saving for Retirement

    May 21, 2024

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

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    Understanding Long-Term Care Insurance

    March 22, 2024

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    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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