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Wealth Services

Filing a Final Tax Return: What You Need to Know

Handling tax matters after losing a loved one can be overwhelming, but certain filings are required if they earned income or had a sizable estate. Learn key deadlines, potential tax obligations, and important steps to ensure compliance while navigating this challenging time.

February 18, 2025

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Wealth Services

Weekly Market Update

Stocks advanced last week despite some intra-week volatility as investors showed concern about the economy's strength.

February 18, 2025

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Retirement Plan Services

Why Workers Leave Matching Dollars on the Table

Many employees unknowingly leave free retirement dollars on the table due to psychological biases like present bias, loss aversion, and decision paralysis. Understanding these barriers can help plan sponsors implement strategies that encourage higher contributions and ensure employees maximize their employer match.

February 11, 2025

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Wealth Services

Understanding Capital Gains and Losses: What You Need to Know

Understanding how capital gains and losses impact your taxes can help you make smarter investment decisions. Learn how different tax rates apply, strategies to offset gains with losses, and key considerations for maximizing tax efficiency.

February 11, 2025

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Wealth Services

Monthly Market and Economic Update - January 2025

Read about the latest insights on the market and economy from our Director of Investments, Bob Janson.

February 10, 2025

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Employee Benefits

Reminder: RxDC Reporting Due June 1

With the 2024 reference year RxDC reporting deadline approaching in June, plan sponsors should refamiliarize themselves with the reporting requirements. The 2024 reference year RxDC Reporting Instructions have been released, though there were no changes to the reporting requirements or data elements from last year.

February 10, 2025

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Weekly Market Update

Stocks posted modest losses last week as tariff deals, January jobs data, and Q4 corporate reports injected volatility into markets.

February 10, 2025

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Retirement Plan Services

Report Highlights Risks and Oversight Challenges of Crypto in 401(k)s

A new report highlights the risks and oversight challenges of including cryptocurrency in 401(k) plans, citing high volatility, regulatory uncertainty, and cybersecurity threats. With federal agencies urging extreme caution, plan sponsors must carefully evaluate their fiduciary responsibilities and stay informed on evolving regulations.

February 6, 2025

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Retirement Plan Services

PBGC Updates Premium Deadlines for 2025 and Beyond

Plan sponsors should prepare for an earlier premium payment deadline in 2025 due to changes from the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015. While efforts to repeal the rule continue, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation urges sponsors to adjust their filing processes and stay informed on potential regulatory updates.

February 3, 2025

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