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Our financial newsletters are designed to provide helpful information on a wide variety
of financial topics. Simply click on one of the newsletter topics below to read the article in its entirety.
November
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How the Federal Reserve Board’s actions influence interest rates, economic growth, and inflation.
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An overview of the potential benefits, limitations, and rules of Roth 401(k) accounts.
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Community property laws that apply in nine states and “equitable distribution” laws that apply in other states.
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Helping a grandchild obtain a college degree could be life-changing for the student. Still, it’s important to consider how a gift could affect student aid and taxes.
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In addition to setting aside pre-tax income to pay current and future medical expenses, an HSA could play an important role in your long-term retirement strategy.
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A flat 21% tax rate may seem like a good reason for a pass-through entity to convert to a C corporation, but there are other factors to consider.
October
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Looks at some of the reasons behind the big declines in emerging markets, and how these developing economies might affect U.S. investors.
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Seven classic quotes about investing from successful investors, economists, and other insightful thinkers.
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An overview of basic Social Security rules and options that are often misunderstood, whether workers are looking forward to claiming benefits in 1 or 30 years.
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Some tips for parents and college students to consider, whether opening a new checking account or using an old one.
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Some considerations for a divorcing couple who are dividing marital assets, such as retirement accounts, and filing for Social Security.
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Small-business owners will want to take full advantage of every legal tax break available, such as deductions for a home office and automobile expenses.
September
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An investor’s personal situation should be considered when assessing his or her risk tolerance.
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A letter of instruction could be just as important as a will to help heirs settle an estate and move forward with their lives.
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A family limited partnership is a legal agreement that enables business owners and their heirs to address tax issues, business succession, and estate planning needs.
August
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Why federal budget deficits are rising, and what the current fiscal situation could mean for the future of the U.S. economy.
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A new term life insurance policy can be quite expensive as people age. Survivorship life insurance may be a more cost-effective solution.
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The relationship between oil prices and GDP growth has become more complicated in recent years due to the expanded U.S. presence in the global oil market.
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Cash balance plans can be a powerful tool for employee recruitment and retention, plus they have generous contribution limits that increase with age.
July
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A look at the relationship between oil and gas prices, and how global factors have driven up prices at U.S. fuel pumps.
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An overview of Section 529 savings plans, including their traditional use for college saving and the new rules for K-12 tuition.
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Younger baby boomers may be facing a more challenging retirement landscape than older members of the generation, according a recent survey.
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Cloud computing functions could help small companies increase productivity with smaller up-front costs.
June
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The factors that may be restraining workers’ wages and the economic implications of continued weakness or a sudden surge.
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Rolling funds from an employer's plan to an IRA enables you to maintain control regardless of your employment situation.
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One change made by 2017 tax legislation, a new way of measuring inflation, may have a significant effect on individual taxpayers over the long term.
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A Medigap policy or a Medicare Advantage Plan could help provide more stability for health-care spending during retirement.
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The new tax law includes several provisions that could benefit business owners, such as the pass-through deduction and write-offs for capital investments.
May
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A 2017 survey found that only 42% of U.S. adults had a will or living trust. Here are three basic reasons why everyone should have a will.
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About 40 million family caregivers in the U.S. provide unpaid care to another adult. Understand the associated financial, physical, and emotional costs.
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Dollar-cost averaging can be an effective way to accumulate shares without focusing on market movements.
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Some indicators that it might be time to hire additional employees, and how to weigh the potential benefits in light of the costs.
April
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Some pros and cons for the use of credit cards versus debit cards for purchases.
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A longevity annuity can bring some stability to a retirement strategy by providing a steady income late in life.
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A discussion of some specific cybersecurity threats and tips to help small businesses protect their interests from hackers.
March
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Four financial numbers that you should understand (and that could potentially improve your financial situation).
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Here are some ideas for arranging a phased retirement program, as well as tips for trying a practice run.
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How key-person insurance policies can benefit small businesses.
February
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An overview of the tax changes affecting corporations and pass-through businesses and the potential implications for GDP growth.
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Here is an overview of IRA distribution rules and options for surviving spouses and nonspouse beneficiaries.
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The beginning of the year is a great time to organize records and discard old documents to make room for new ones.
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Why investors still hold money market mutual funds despite low returns.
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Settling an estate can be a difficult and time-consuming job as there are some specific duties that often fall on an executor.
December
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Roth IRA withdrawal and conversion rules and how they differ from other retirement plans.
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A description of the 5 market indexes that are often used as benchmarks to track various categories of investments.
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The potential impact on Social Security benefits by the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset.
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Understand the rules and deadlines for the estates of recently deceased taxpayers when seeking portability relief.
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Solo 401(k)s and SEP IRAs are relatively simple for small-business owners and self-employed individuals to set up.
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