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Long-Term Care Month: The Costs
December 07, 2020 | Retirement Plans
Long-Term Care (LTC) not only requires logistical planning, but also careful cost consideration. In our last post, we detailed the specifics of who may need LTC and what kind, and now we’re digging into the cost of preparing yourselves for these types of substantial costs. Based on information …
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IndividualsLong-Term Care Month: What You Need to Know
November 25, 2020 | Retirement Plans
November is National Long-Term Care Awareness Month. With the holiday season right around the corner and many discussions to be had around the dinner table (or Zoom call) with your loved ones, now is the perfect time to learn about long-term care and begin the conversation with your family. …
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Medicare Open Enrollment
October 15, 2020 | Financial Planning
The annual Medicare Open Enrollment period starts this week on October 15th, 2020 and runs until December 7th, 2020. During this period, individuals already enrolled in Medicare Part A & B (see below to understand the different parts of Medicare), either via original Medicare or a Medicare …
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IndividualsThe 2020 Elections And Your Financial Plan
October 01, 2020 | Financial Planning
The 2020 elections are a little more than a month away, and the outcomes in the ‘battleground states’ and Senate remain very much in doubt. Many polls show former Vice President Joe Biden with a narrow overall lead over President Trump, but, as we learned in 2016, election results are …
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IndividualsCollege Planning 101 Questions & Answers with Jodi Atkin
September 18, 2020 | Financial Planning
Jodi Rosenshein Atkin is an independent college admissions counselor in private practice, working with students throughout the United States. She provides personalized guidance to students and families throughout the college choice process, helping them find a "best fit" academically, …
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IndividualsWebinar: Planning for College During COVID-19
August 28, 2020 | Financial Planning
Navigating the college application process is challenging under normal circumstances – add a pandemic into the mix and it’s enough to make your head spin. Watch as our panel of experts discuss strategies for young adults preparing for college and beyond, as well as timely …
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IndividualsRollover Reminder: Deadline Approaching
August 17, 2020 | Financial Planning
As the end of August quickly approaches, it’s worth reminding retirement account owners and beneficiaries that they have until the end of the month to return (rollover) any Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) amounts withdrawn so far in 2020. Individuals should also ensure that they’ve …
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3 Important Considerations When Drafting Your Will
August 11, 2020 | Financial Planning
We often think of August as the “dog days of summer,” but did you know it’s National Make A Will Month? While I didn’t, I can understand why a month has been dedicated to raise awareness about making a will. A will is the most important document in an estate plan because it’s the primary …
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Regulation Best Interest and Form CRS
July 27, 2020 | Fiduciary
Form CRS (Client Relationship Summary) and Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI), new regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) a little over a year ago, became effective June 30, 2020. SEC-registered Broker dealers and investment advisors must deliver Form CRS to retail …
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Mid-Year Outlook: Staying on Track in a Runaway Market
July 15, 2020 | Investment Themes
The market has done a full circle in just six months’ time, and you might be wondering “what do I do with my money now?”. Our 2020 Mid-Year Investment Outlook tackles this question, provides insights on the market, and highlights our strategy for navigating a post-pandemic world.
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