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Financial Planning » Making the Most of Financial Literacy Month During a Difficult Time
April 13, 2020 | Financial Planning
Since 2004, April has been officially recognized as Financial Literacy Month in the US. This is a great time to expand your financial knowledge and effectively apply it to your own financial well-being. During this difficult time, our greatest concern is the health of our clients, employees, …
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Library » What is a Cash Balance Plan?
April 03, 2020 | Retirement Plans
Cash Balance Plans have been around for many years, but were fraught with controversy stemming from age-discrimination lawsuits brought against plan sponsors who converted their traditional Defined Benefit (DB) Plans to Cash Balance Plans. It was not until the passage of the Pension Protection …
Library » April 2020 Perspective
April 01, 2020 | Market Commentary
Unprecedented Stimulus The passage of the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act marks the largest stimulus package in US history. The extent of the damage caused by the Coronavirus pandemic is still unclear, but the CARES Act is designed to provide some direct fiscal relief. …
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All AudiencesMarkets & Economy » Will the CARES Act Stimulus be Enough?
March 31, 2020 | Market Commentary
It’s hard to imagine now, but it was less than six weeks ago when the stock market was at all-time highs. Economic growth was on solid footing, and the investment world was still enjoying the longest bull market in history. So much has changed. The spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic …
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All AudiencesFinancial Planning » Highlights of the CARES Act
March 30, 2020 | Financial Planning
Congress and President Trump have come to an agreement on a $2 trillion relief package, called the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, to ease the economic impact of the Coronavirus pandemic. This legislation touches all areas of the economy, and we have summarized some …
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All AudiencesFinancial Planning » Controlling Your Controllable
March 26, 2020 | Financial Planning
March has already proven to be an incredibly stressful time for investors. With the continually developing situation surrounding the coronavirus, you should expect more volatility in the weeks to come. So much of what is going on is outside of your control. To help prevent the virus from …
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IndividualsMarkets & Economy » Acting on the Lessons from 2008
March 20, 2020 | Market Commentary
Recent market volatility and a constant stream of negative news is giving investors déjà vu. A downturn this abrupt and severe hasn’t been seen since the beginning of the 2008-09 Global Financial Crisis. The situations may be completely different, but the feelings of fear and uncertainty are …
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All AudiencesInsights for Non-Profits » COVID-19 and Your Fundraising
March 19, 2020 | Fundraising
The coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused an extraordinary shift in our day-to-day lives. Events are being cancelled, businesses are closing, and there is a growing risk to our health and wellbeing. We’ve received several questions from the non-profit community regarding fundraising amid this …
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Non-ProfitsFinancial Planning » Webinar: The SECURE Act and Your Retirement
March 19, 2020 | Financial Planning
At the end of 2019, the Setting Every Community up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act was signed into law, which has a significant impact on retirement planning strategies. With its passage, certain strategies that have been in place for years should now be reevaluated to …
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All AudiencesMarkets & Economy » Fed Moves to Support Markets
March 16, 2020 | Market Commentary
On Sunday afternoon, the Federal Reserve (Fed) announced a wide range of measures that have not been seen since the financial crisis. Coordinated with major central banks around the world, the Fed’s initiatives are intended to ensure the financial system remains well-functioning. Market …
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