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Our lives are constantly changing, but when was the last time you updated your estate plan to support your current situation? Andrew Welp, JD, CPA, discusses the importance of updating your plan and lists some life events that may trigger the need to update your documents.
Whether you’re changing jobs or retiring, there are important questions about what action to take with your 401(k), 403(b), and other employer sponsored retirement plans. Financial advisor Kevin Kingston walks through several considerations in his blog post.
As the pandemic continues, more retirees may feel compelled to help family members who find themselves in a difficult financial situation this year. Before you write a check, take a moment to think about four important considerations.
While new parents initially plan for their child’s immediate needs, planning for the future is just as important. From setting up a college savings plan to naming a guardian in your will, here are a few things new parents should consider.
In this recorded webinar, Kelli Peterson, Dominick Parillo, and Peter Doyle provide a summary of 2020 tax updates and year-end tax planning strategies to consider.
We’ve all heard the saying “cash is king,” but what does that mean in a low interest rate environment? Financial advisor Chris Ruedi looks at how cash can be used in a portfolio and examines how much is enough to have on hand.
As 2020 draws to a close, this may be a good time to re-evaluate your business strategy. John Ruedi suggests several questions business owners can ask themselves as the pandemic continues.
If you are one of millions of “Boomers” reaching age 65 each year, you must enroll in Medicare on time to avoid penalties. Financial advisor Kevin Kingston provides a helpful overview of important details you need to know about the enrollment process.
Amid election uncertainty and rising daily COVID cases, broadly, risk assets paused in October. Reversing recent trends, U.S. small value stocks led the way from a return perspective.
As life expectancy continues to increase, chances are you will need access to long-term care services as you age. Financial advisor Kevin Kingston outlines the basics of long-term care financing options in his latest blog post.
As more employers shift from pensions to 401(k) plans, more employees will need to figure out how to handle their options. Financial advisor Chris Ruedi discusses some of the benefits of lump-sum pension options.
We recently hosted a webinar sharing guidelines for estate planning during this pandemic. Given the popularity of the event, we’ve summarized the top takeaways.