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Thinking About Investing as the Cost of Capital
Wealth Management04/16/2025

It's easy to think about the stock market like it's a retirement program. That's certainly how it seems to function as you save toward that goal. Typically, you've accumulated a lump sum and/or set...

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Make It Safe to Age in Place
Personal Planning04/09/2025

Almost 90 percent of people 65 and over want to age in their current homes or communities, and 77 percent of those 50 and older want to remain in their current homes as they age, according to AARP...

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Bridge to Social Security
Wealth Management04/02/2025

When nearing retirement, another strategy to consider: Use periodic withdrawals from your 401(k) to serve as an income resource—a bridge—until you finally start collecting Social Security benefits....

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Moving to an IRA
Wealth Management03/28/2025

Approaching retirement? What you do with your retirement account in the years leading up to retirement could affect your financial well-being for years to come. One option to consider is rolling over...

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March Insights: Overcoming Barriers
Perspectives03/28/2025

Overcoming Barriers “Life is pain, and anyone who says differently is selling something.” ~ Dread Pirate Roberts, “The Princess Bride” Will tariffs be the end of us? Lately I am reminded of my...

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Understanding Your Investment Timeline
Financial Wellness03/26/2025

One of the biggest motivators for speculative investing remains hidden to most people. If you ask someone who buys and sells stocks with the goal of realizing short-term gains why they do it, they...

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Budgeting Can Benefit Your Children
Financial Wellness03/05/2025

Getting your finances under control can bring benefits to many areas of your life. First of all, being on a budget, having funds set aside for unexpected expenses, and putting away money for...

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Looking Back: Advice from Retirees
Personal Planning02/26/2025

A survey of retirees conducted by OnePoll in partnership with ClearMatch Medicare, found that on average they had to stop working more than a year and a half earlier than they had planned. As a...

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Tackle What You Fear
Financial Wellness02/19/2025

We naturally avoid things that scare us. According to a recent survey by Alianz Life Insurance, a "remarkable" 61% of Americans say they are more afraid of running out of money in retirement than...