Newsletters

December

• HOT TOPIC: How COVID-19 Has Changed Consumer Behavior and the Future of Retail

  This article looks at the “new normal,” its effect on consumer behavior and the retail industry, and what that could mean for the economy.

• Should You Pay Off Student Loans Early or Save More for Retirement?

  Wondering whether you should pay off student loan debt today or save for the future? Here are some considerations to help make the decision.

• Full House: Adult Children Coming Home

  If your adult children have returned to your once-empty nest, these tips might help promote a peaceful and productive living situation.

November

• Your Estate: Have You Looked at These Legal Documents Lately?

  This article looks at documents that should be kept up to date, including wills, trusts, advance medical directives, and beneficiary forms.

September

• Could You Be Responsible for Your Parents’ Nursing Home Bills?

  Filial responsibility laws can hold children responsible for certain parental debts. This potential liability is one reason to plan for long-term care needs.

• Survivor Benefits Provide a Financial Lifeline

  Decisions made when claiming Social Security retirement benefits can make a big difference in spousal and other dependents’ survivor benefits.

• Why Family Businesses Should Have Succession Plans

  Do you know the reasons why business owners might need to take the time to develop a thoughtful succession plan?

August

• HOT TOPIC: College Disrupted: Students Face High Costs and Pandemic Impact

  Paying for college can mean borrowing money or risking savings. This article focuses on financial aid and the importance of informed academic choices.

• Consider a Roth Conversion for Tax-Free Income

  Lower tax rates and asset values may make now the time to consider a Roth conversion. This article outlines the rules and potential benefits.

• Turbulent Times: Bear Markets Come and Go

  A look at the economic conditions that triggered the 2020 bear market and why investors may benefit from having a longer-term perspective.

July

• The Beige Book: A Timely Economic Read

  The Federal Reserve’s “Beige Book” provides a broad overview of the economy that is often essential for making economic policy decisions.

June

• Why You Might Need Disability Income Insurance

  This article explains how an individual disability income insurance policy can help provide income if a disability leaves you unable to work.

May

• Keeping Cool: Investment Strategy vs. Reaction

  This article offers ideas to help investors focus on strategic decisions rather than react emotionally to the latest market news or movements.

• Social Security May Offer a Lifetime of Protection

  This article provides an overview of four times other than retirement when Social Security might affect you or your family.

• The Cost of Family Caregiving

  A look at the financial, emotional, and physical costs of family caregiving with some helpful suggestions for caregivers.

• Three Life Insurance Strategies for Small Businesses

  This article explores how life insurance might help small businesses attract and retain talent or fund buy-sell agreements.

• Telemedicine: The Virtual Doctor Will See You Now

  Many large employers offer telemedicine programs in their benefit packages. Do you know the potential advantages of telemedicine?

March

• Behavioral Biases That Can Lead to Costly Mistakes

  Learn about six blind spots that can lead to regrettable portfolio decisions (and how investors might avoid them).

February

• HOT TOPIC: The SECURE Act and Your Retirement Savings

  A discussion of the important provisions in the SECURE Act that could affect retirement, tax, and estate planning strategies.

• Three Generations of Retirement Strategies

  Millennials, Gen Xers, and baby boomers face different challenges in pursuing retirement goals. This article offers strategies to help address them.

• Do Target-Date Funds Hit the Bull’s-Eye for You?

  More than half of 401(k) participants invest in target-date funds, but are they right for everyone? This article provides an overview.

• Retirement Savings: Traditional, Roth, or Both?

  How does a traditional or Roth structure affect your IRA or employer-sponsored retirement plan? And what do their differences mean for older workers?