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December 5, 2025
5 Trends in Employee Benefits

Understanding the Evolving Landscape of Employee Benefits for the Future Workforce Employee benefits are an important part of any company's strategy to attract and retain top talent. As the workforce continues to evolve, employee benefit trends are also changing to meet the needs of employees. Here are five trends that will define employee benefits in […]

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December 2, 2025
November Student of the Market

In reviewing stocks from May through October, it’s been a historically strong season, but not for stock mutual funds or ETFs. What about bonds, equities, and alternatives? How does AI growth compare to the “dot com” era? Finally, the continued importance of diversification.

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November 21, 2025
Thinking About Donating Stock?

Have you considered the benefits of donating stock instead of cash? Curious about the tax implications while maximizing charitable impact? This article will shed light on these questions and more, offering insights into why giving stock is gaining in popularity.

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November 13, 2025
Planning to Give? Giving Tuesday is December 2nd!

Have you considered the benefits of giving back? This article explores the benefits and practical steps for engaging with this global movement. Discover ways you can contribute and be involved in Giving Tuesday! Find out everything you need to know to make a difference!

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November 7, 2025
Buying and Giving Locally

Maybe your charitable donations should stay in your zip code? For many of us, buying locally matters. We’ve all heard the term and seen the signs: Shop Locally. Eat Locally. But let’s extend that thought for a minute: do you consider giving to your local charities? The fact is, we are bombarded with requests from […]

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October 20, 2025
October is the Time to Start Tax Planning

Learn the importance of starting tax planning in October, while there’s still time to make financial changes before January. Several strategies mentioned can have an impact on taxes, come April. Dive in to learn more about optimizing your taxes with early preparation.

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October 17, 2025
Understanding Capital Gains Taxes and Planning

Are you familiar with the capital gains tax? This article dives into the essentials of this tax—what it is, why it matters, and how it may apply to your assets. Understanding capital gains can help you make more informed decisions and potentially save money in the long run.

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October 10, 2025
Strategies for Lowering Retirement Income Taxes

Have you considered how to minimize income taxes in retirement? This article covers strategies that can potentially reduce the tax burden on your retirement income. It provides insight into some beneficial approaches you can consider in your long-term approach.

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October 2, 2025
Maximizing Retirement Savings: The HSA

Have you heard about the tax benefits of using a Health Savings Account (HSA)? Discover how you can maximize savings and plan for future medical expenses. This quick read will share different tax advantages of having an HSA and how this may benefit you in the long-term.

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September 25, 2025
September Student of the Market

International stocks continue to lead in 2025, due to a weaker U.S. dollar. Domestically, the Mag-7 have pulled just slightly ahead. And what will interest rate cuts mean for short-term bonds? Rate cuts may impact short and long-term bonds differently, take a look!

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