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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.

July

June

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.

April

March

February

January

  • HOT TOPIC: Is the Yield Curve Signaling a Recession?

    An inversion of two-year and 10-year Treasury notes has preceded each recession for 50 years. This article looks at the current yield curve and what it might mean for the economy.

  • Stretch IRA Alternatives

    The 2019 SECURE Act effectively eliminated the stretch IRA. Explore three alternatives to help preserve wealth and pass it to beneficiaries.

  • Tips for Safe Online Shopping

    This article offers ideas that could help online shoppers protect themselves from cyber criminals and scams.

  • Naming a Trusted Contact

    It may be wise to designate a trusted contact when opening or updating an account at a brokerage or other financial firm. Learn why.

November

October