Did you know your property ownership is vulnerable to cyber thieves? In this article, we dive into the world of property title protection and explore ways that you can add layers of defense against potential property fraud. Your dream home deserves more than just your investment, it deserves your vigilant protection.

"Elvis has left the building" is a phrase that was often used by public address announcers at the conclusion of Elvis Presley concerts in order to disperse audiences who lingered in hopes of an encore.

With that in mind, we believe that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has strongly hinted that when it comes to the Fed’s rate-hiking cycle that began in March of 2022, Elvis (future rate hikes) has now “left the building.”

Read more about Senior Investment Strategist Dave Nolan's 4Q2023 market review and what may be ahead for 2024.

The legal construct of a Trust is invaluable in financial management, offering a means to secure and distribute assets according to specific terms and conditions. Given the complexities of individual, family, and business relationships and objectives, a tool with these capabilities is unique. Learn about the various types of Trusts and the role they play in financial planning.

As Socrates once said, “Awareness of ignorance is the beginning of wisdom.” If you recognize a lack of proficiency, don’t be afraid to educate yourself. Of course, we all know we can’t be experts on every topic, but gaining a basic understanding that will help you ask the right questions will benefit you in the long run.

Personal finance is no different. Dismiss the notion that "the world of finance is a guy’s thing” and become more proactive about learning the basics. It will truly benefit your personal financial freedom! Check out these basic Investing 101 terms.

More and more workers are taking hardship distributions from their 401(k) accounts, a recent report shows. At the same time, the New York Federal Reserve reported in August that credit card debt among U.S. households exceeded $1 trillion for the
first time ever, with an increase of $45 billion in Q2 alone. In this challenging environment, how can plan sponsors support participants who may be struggling with high debt and help them avoid raiding their retirement savings to stay afloat? Learn more.

Did you know nearly half of women ages 25 and older lack access to a tax-advantaged, employer-sponsored retirement plan? Even among those women who are eligible for workplace retirement plans, average account balances lag far behind those of men. What can employers do to help? Learn how addressing the gender gap in retirement savings can lead to many tangible benefits for your organization.

Interest rates (and interest income) are significantly higher than we've seen in many years. And many taxpayers may be surprised when they see their next tax bill due from interest income earned in their taxable accounts—whether from their investment portfolio, or their bank or credit union. Be prepared.

Fall always feels like a season of giving. What better time to be intentional about conversations with family to come up with ways to give back, pay forward, however you want to label it?

Be creative. Involve the littles, the tweens, the teens, your college students, and your adult children. Make it a fun and meaningful conversation about how blessed you are, and learn how each would give back if there were no limits. Remember, the most valuable contributions are often not monetary. Think outside the box to build your family philanthropy plan.

As a kid, I always enjoyed Halloween. I would dress up in some particularly fun costume, usually something scary. As I went from house to house gathering candy with my friends, I would often see someone’s carved pumpkin lying in the road, clearly a victim of some hooligan’s prank. It was a reminder that, even in good times, negative influences exist around us.

Today, as we approach the Halloween holiday, we wonder whether the rest of the year will find our meticulously carved pumpkin (stock and bond) portfolios smashed on Wall Street. Just as we see on Halloween, there are now many frightening and disturbing “tricks” in the economy today, and we’re hoping to safely make it home (the end of the year) to enjoy what “treats” we hope to have in our investment bags.