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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.

October

Could Employee Ownership Be Part of Your Succession Plan?

Explains benefits of employee-stock ownership plans for succession planning.

Grocery Games: Strategies to Help Stretch Your Food Budget

Provides tips for managing rising food prices through smart shopping.

Three Ways to Help Build Financial Resilience

Outlines steps toward handling financial setbacks and emerging stronger.

HOT TOPIC: The Fed Lowers Rates in an Economic Balancing Act

Analyzes the Fed's trade-offs between employment and inflation concerns.

Consider Roth for Tax-Free Income

Describes how Roth accounts can generate tax-free retirement income.

Avoiding Probate with a TOD Deed and TOD Account

Shows how transfer-on-death designations help avoid probate costs.

What Happens to Your Time Horizon at Retirement?

Explores how investment strategy changes once retirement begins.

Navigating Medicare Open Enrollment

Reviews annual enrollment dates and options for Medicare participants.

Balancing Life in the Sandwich Generation

The day-to-day demands of supporting multiple generations can take a toll, but planning and support might help achieve a workable balance.

Beneficiary Designations: Who Gets the Money?

It’s a good idea to regularly review beneficiary designations to be sure they are complete and reflect current wishes.

Closed-End Funds May Offer Higher Income

Closed-end funds are considered to carry higher risk but may provide a higher income stream than traditional mutual funds holding similar securities.

Life Insurance for Two

Survivorship life insurance may be a cost-effective coverage solution for older couples or business partners.

Unpacking the Real Limitations on Unlimited PTO

The prospect of unlimited paid time off may be appealing, but there are also some potential pitfalls to consider.

HOT TOPIC: The Shutdown is Over: What Now?

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history ended on November 12, 2025. This article looks at the bill that ended the shutdown, issues that are unresolved, and estimates of the economic impact.

Key Tax Law Changes to Higher Education Coming Soon

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes many provisions that affect higher education.

Strategies for Smarter Giving

In addition to advancing philanthropic goals, strategic charitable donations may offer tax advantages.

Surprise! It’s Retirement Time

Considering some important issues now could provide more options in the event of early retirement.

Tips to Help Preserve Your Inheritance

It’s important for heirs to consider how a windfall might be used to strengthen their finances now and over the long term.

Cash Balance Plans Help Some Business Owners Supersize Retirement Savings

These plans have generous contribution limits that increase with age, which may allow high-income business owners to catch up on retirement savings and significantly reduce their taxable incomes.

HOT TOPIC: AI Expectations Underpin the Economic Outlook for 2026

This article discusses economic forecasts for 2026 and the trends that are influencing them, including surging AI investment.

How Has SECURE 2.0 Affected 401(k) Plans?

Summarizes new 401(k) features introduced under the SECURE 2.0 Act.

Life Insurance Might Help During Turbulent Economic Times

Suggests considering life insurance for stability during uncertain markets.

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