Newsletters
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
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Locked Out? How to Break Into Today’s Housing Market
Homeownership can still be an attainable goal, but it may take more planning, flexibility, and creativity than it did in the past.
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What Is Value Investing?
At the heart of a value investing strategy is viewing the purchase of stock shares as becoming a part owner of a company.
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Midyear Checkup: Can You Contribute More to Your Retirement Plan?
With traditional pensions in decline, it’s up to the individual employee to build retirement savings in a work-based account.
June
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HOT TOPIC: Pressure at the Pump: Will High Gas Prices Shake the U.S. Economy?
This article looks at why gas is so expensive, what it might take to stop the upward trend, and the potential effect of high gas prices on consumers and the broader economy.
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Goodbye Passwords, Hello Passkeys
As major tech companies, apps, and websites make passkeys their default security option, it’s likely you’ll be prompted to set them up to help secure your accounts.
May
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The Evolution of Retirement Savings
The retirement savings landscape has changed dramatically over the past 50 years. How might these developments affect tomorrow’s retirees?
April
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HOT TOPIC: The Iran War, the Economy, and Your Portfolio
This article looks at the economic impact of the war with Iran, including rising oil and gas prices and the potential effects on inflation, investments, and the broader economy.
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New Auto Loan Interest Deduction Explained
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) provides an annual deduction of up to $10,000 for interest paid on qualifying new auto loans, effective for tax years 2025 through 2028.
March
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Key Retirement and Tax Numbers for 2026
This article provides 2026 contribution limits for retirement plans and various tax deduction, exclusion, exemption, and threshold amounts.
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Could an HSA Strengthen Your Retirement Strategy?
After age 65, retirees can use HSA funds for any purpose without incurring a penalty.
February
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Keeping Cool in Volatile Markets
Overreacting to market movements or trying to “time the market” by guessing its future direction can create additional risk that could negatively affect long-term portfolio performance.
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Q&A on RMDs
Here are answers to some key questions about required minimum distributions.
January
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Key Tax Law Changes to Higher Education Coming Soon
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes many provisions that affect higher education.
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Surprise! It’s Retirement Time
Considering some important issues now could provide more options in the event of early retirement.
December
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HOT TOPIC: The Shutdown is Over: What Now?
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history ended on November 12, 2025. This article looks at the bill that ended the shutdown, issues that are unresolved, and estimates of the economic impact.
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Beneficiary Designations: Who Gets the Money?
It’s a good idea to regularly review beneficiary designations to be sure they are complete and reflect current wishes.
November
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What Happens to Your Time Horizon at Retirement?
When entering retirement, investment strategy typically shifts from a single, goal-based fixed time horizon to a multilayered, interrelated series of time periods.
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Avoiding Probate with a TOD Deed and TOD Account
In many states, a transfer-on-death (TOD) deed and/or account can help avoid probate without the cost and complexity of a trust.
October
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Three Ways to Help Build Financial Resilience
Here are some steps to help handle challenging times and potentially emerge even stronger.
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Grocery Games: Strategies to Help Stretch Your Food Budget
Food prices have risen more than 22% since the beginning of 2020, but shopping strategically might help households spend less on groceries.
September
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Consider Munis for Tax-Free Income
Higher yields have led to record new issues of municipal bonds in 2024 and early 2025.
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Mega Backdoor Roth: A Tax-Friendly Retirement Strategy for Serious Savers
High earners may not be eligible to contribute to a Roth IRA, but some people can use a workplace plan to save more and create a source of tax-free retirement income.
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Why Renters Should Have Their Own Insurance
Young renters who are just striking out on their own may not realize that a landlord’s insurance policy typically will not cover the destruction or loss of the tenant’s possessions.
August
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HOT TOPIC: What’s in the New Tax Legislation?
This article provides an overview of some key provisions in the new tax law, commonly called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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Have You Set a Retirement Savings Goal?
Completing this simple worksheet can help establish a realistic retirement savings target.