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Fourty-seven percent of American workers have saved less than $25,000 for retirement, and 24% have saved less than $1,000.1
Source: Employee Benefit Research Institute, 2017

Will you outlive your retirement income? Are your financial expectations for the coming year realistic?

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.

  • May

    HOT TOPIC: Rescuing America’s Safety Net
    This article looks at the current fiscal outlook for the Social Security and Medicare programs and presents some potential changes that might help to strengthen them.

    Diversifying with Market Caps
    The S&P 500 Index ended 2022 down 19.4%. Midsize and smaller companies also lost ground but generally held their value better than large companies. This article explains why holding stocks in companies of different sizes can help diversify a portfolio.

    Keep an Eye Out for IRS-Related Scams
    Although IRS scams are especially prevalent during tax season, they also take place throughout the year. This article identifies some common tax scams and offers tips to help avoid becoming a victim.

    Social Security Offers Benefits from Birth Through Old Age
    The bulk of Social Security benefits go to retirees, but Social Security is much more than a retirement program. This article outlines other types of Social Security benefits.

    Municipal Bonds: A Tax-Advantaged Way to Put Capital to Work
    Muni bonds and tax-exempt funds have long been a mainstay in the portfolios of income-focused investors who want to manage their tax burdens.

    Bear Market Emotions: Strategy vs. Reaction
    Staying disciplined in building a well-constructed portfolio over time can help carry investors through the market’s rough spots.

  • April

    HOT TOPIC: Bank Failures Shine Light on Interest Rate Risks
    Read about the reasons some banks are coming under pressure, including the rapid rise of interest rates, financial market effects, and the role of the FDIC.

    Are You Eligible for Any of These College-Related Federal Tax Benefits?
    College students and their parents need all the help they can get when paying for college or repaying student loans. This article explains three federal tax benefits that could take some of the sting out of expensive college costs.

    Time for a Spring Cleanup: Organizing Your Financial Records
    Spring is a good time to clean out and organize financial records. This article offers guidelines on how long different types of records need to be retained.

    Retiring in a Down Market? Don’t Panic
    Market volatility makes most investors nervous, but a big downturn can be especially disturbing to those who are approaching retirement or newly retired. This article presents three fundamental concepts that may help investors keep market movements in perspective and maintain their focus on long-term goals.

    Trusts — Not Just for Estate Taxes
    In the past, trusts were often used to avoid estate taxes, but that purpose has become less important for most people with current high exemption amounts. However, a properly constructed trust can serve many other purposes for families of more modest means.

    Business Owners: Should You Organize as an LLC?
    Establishing an LLC creates a separate legal entity to help shield a business owner’s personal assets from lawsuits brought against the firm by customers or employees.