Wealth Management

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    Why Buy Insurance?

    February 21, 2022

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    When you drop a quarter into a slot machine, you know your chances of winning are pretty slim. However, risking a quarter—or perhaps much more than a quarter—may be worth it to you if the potential payoff is great enough.

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    Getting Started: Establishing a Financial Safety Net

    February 16, 2022

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    In times of crisis, you do not want to be shaking pennies out of a piggy bank. Having a financial safety net in place can help ensure you are protected when a financial emergency arises.

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    Have You Checked Your Retirement Plan Lately?

    February 9, 2022

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    It is generally a good idea to review your employer-sponsored retirement savings plan at least once each year and when major life changes occur.

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    Groundhog Day and Predictions

    February 2, 2022

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    February 2nd, or Groundhog Day, is not a random date. In fact, it is the cross-quarter day, which falls between the winter solstice and the spring equinox.

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  • A mom holding her baby while going over her finances at the kitchen table. The lower part of the image reads: Member FDIC

    How Your Financial Reputation May Affect Your Retirement

    January 25, 2022

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    When you maintain a good financial reputation, you reduce the perceived risk associated with lending to you, which can help increase your chances of qualifying for a loan at a reasonable interest rate.

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    Trust Basics

    January 14, 2022

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    Whether you are seeking to manage your own assets, control how your assets are distributed after your death, or plan for incapacity, trusts can help you accomplish your estate planning goals.

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  • A family sitting on the ledge of their car looking at a map together

    Financial stability: A lifelong journey.

    January 7, 2022

    Wealth Management

    When you consider a rocket launching into space, or an aircraft carrier traversing the oceans, you understand they are large vessels unable to change paths quickly.

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