The Power of Charitable Giving: Purpose, Planning, and Impact
Financial Wellness12/24/2025

As the year draws to a close, many individuals and organizations turn their attention to charitable giving. Whether driven by gratitude, tax planning, or a desire to make a difference, giving back is...

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Insights for Plan Sponsors: Preparing for a Strong Start to 2026
Retirement Plan Sponsors12/17/2025

As 2025 winds down, retirement plan sponsors face a critical opportunity to reflect, recalibrate, and prepare for the year ahead. December is more than a time for closing the books—it’s a strategic...

Don't Be Discouraged When You Fall Short of the Magic Number
Financial Wellness12/03/2025

Some of us try to walk 10,000 steps a day to stay fit. It seems to be the magic number with most fitness watches and apps. It turns out the 10,000 steps figure isn't based on any kind of science....

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Understanding RMDs in 2025: What Retirees and Plan Sponsors Need to Know
Retirement Plan Sponsors11/26/2025

Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) are a critical part of retirement planning, ensuring that tax-deferred retirement savings eventually become taxable income. With the implementation of the SECURE...

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Long-Term Care Awareness: Why It Matters for Plan Sponsors
Retirement Plan Sponsors11/12/2025

As the workforce ages and caregiving responsibilities increase, long-term care (LTC) is becoming a critical issue for employers and plan sponsors. Yet, many organizations still overlook LTC in their...

How to Help Your Grandkids Without Jeopardizing Your Own Financial Health
Financial Wellness11/05/2025

Helping your grandkids financially can be extremely gratifying. It's not surprising that most grandparents help out financially when they can. According to a recent survey by Senior List, about 96%...

Long Term Care in 2025
Personal Planning10/29/2025

October is Long-Term Care (LTC) Month. As the population ages and healthcare needs evolve, LTC is undergoing a significant transformation. In 2025, the industry is responding to demographic shifts,...

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Seize the Day
Financial Wellness10/22/2025

When people are asked to predict what their lives will be like in the future, their imagined outcomes are usually colored by psychological biases. One of them is the belief that they will be a...

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What You Should Know About Passing on Your Wealth
Personal Planning10/15/2025

No matter how old you get, there's something wonderful about a grandparent reaching for his wallet to give you a few dollars to "spend on anything you’d like." Far more valuable than the money is the...