Tag: Accumulator

Tax Planning for Working Families
When you are a working parent, gathering documents for your tax return is just one more thing to do in your busy life. Financial advisor Nicholas De Jong provides a few practical tips and ideas to help you along the way.

Start a 529 Plan to Save for Your Child’s Education
As college tuition costs continue to increase, it’s more important than ever to start saving as early as possible. Financial advisor Maureen Wright provides more information about the background and benefits of 529 college-savings plans.

Don’t Miss Out on Free Money
Have you reviewed your employer’s benefit plan lately? If not, you may be leaving money on the table. Financial advisor Chris Ruedi looks at several common benefits that may warrant a closer look.

ESG Investing: Does Investing for Good Impact Performance?
While few can afford the philanthropic reach of well-known billionaires, mainstream investors can now align their investment portfolios with their personal beliefs. Senior investment research analyst Eamon Verdone provides more information about ESG Investing and how it may impact performance.

Getting Your Financial House in Order
Balancing the needs of your loved ones can be a rewarding but challenging task. Have you had a chance to look at your own financial situation and progress toward your goals? If not, this may be a good time to get your financial house in order. Financial advisor Chris Ruedi provides a few simple steps to start the process.

Is Money Management Part of Your Self-Care Regimen?
Self-care has been a popular topic in 2020. Have you thought about adding money management to your weekly regimen? With 2021 on the horizon, consider adding it to your New Year’s resolution list.

Financial Planning for First-Time Parents
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.

3 Minutes to Assess Your Overall Financial Health
This assessment helps to highlight potential financial strategies, identify needless risk, and capitalize on available opportunities to closely align your actions with your ideal future.

Focus on Your Health, Wellness, and Family – but Don’t Forget Your Estate Plan
With many of us working from home due to the COVID-19 virus, now may be the perfect time to get your financial affairs in order. Dominick Parillo shares a few easy things we can all do that won’t require a ton of effort.

Gen Xers: The Forgotten Generation. . . Until Now
If you are a Gen Xer (born 1965-1980), you are entering, or have already entered, your prime earning years.

The Gen X Jam
Members of Generation X range from 35 to 49 years old, sandwiched between the Boomers and Millennials, who factor in to create the Gen X Jam. Providing support for family, older and younger, carries substantial financial implications.

Bridging the Retirement Savings Gap
Is saving for retirement a priority for you? Are the women in your life saving too? The sad truth is women save less for retirement than men overall. According to a recent report1, only 73% of women are saving for retirement, compared to 82% of men. When it comes to an employer’s retirement plan, women […]