by Julie Long | Oct 16, 2025 | General, Investment, Retirement, Tax
For nearly a quarter century, employers have been able to offer their retirement savings plan participants age 50 and older a valuable opportunity — the chance to make additional catch-up contributions to their plan.1 Thanks to the SECURE 2.0 Act passed in 2022, that...
by Julie Long | Oct 9, 2025 | General, Interest Rates, Investment, News, Retirement
On September 17, 2025, the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) lowered the target range for the benchmark federal funds rate by one-quarter percentage point — the first rate cut in nine months. This brought the range to 4.0%–4.25% and resumed...
by Julie Long | Oct 2, 2025 | General, Investment, Retirement, Tax
With the enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in July 2025, Congress introduced a new class of tax-advantaged savings vehicles for minors known as Trump accounts. Here’s a breakdown of the key features.What are they?Trump accounts are custodial savings...
by Julie Long | Sep 25, 2025 | General, Investment, Retirement
Today, women have more financial responsibilities than ever before. How will your family or loved ones manage financially if you die? Whether you are single, married, employed, or a stay-at-home mom, you probably need life insurance. At the very least, life insurance...
by Julie Long | Sep 18, 2025 | General, Investment, Retirement
Children are a special blessing and their arrival brings boundless love and joy into our lives that you can’t put a price on. But adding a child to the household impacts the family budget in very measurable ways. Whether this is your first child or your fourth,...
by Julie Long | Sep 4, 2025 | General, Investment, Retirement
Throughout your career, retirement planning will likely be one of the most important components of your overall financial plan. Whether you have just graduated and taken your first job, or are starting a family, enjoying your peak earning years, or preparing to...
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