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Disability and Your Finances

In the event of an unforeseen accident or illness, disability insurance may be a good way to protect your income and savings.

May 2, 2024

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Turning the Tide on Employee Engagement

Discover the startling drop in U.S. employee engagement, draining trillions in productivity. Learn how optimizing the retirement plan can revitalize morale and loyalty, with customizable options and trust-building measures. Find out how fostering dialogue and empowering choice can steer towards a more engaged workforce and organizational prosperity.

May 1, 2024

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The Fundamentals Of Investing – Do You Know Them?

A key component of financial literacy is understanding the basics of investing. Investing doesn’t have to be complicated! You’re trading access to your money now to use later on while giving it time to potentially grow.

April 29, 2024

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Weekly Market Update

Stocks staged a choppy comeback last week as investors cheered positive earnings, led by mega-cap tech stocks. The rally came to pass despite fresh data showing a slowing economy and increasing inflationary pressures.

April 29, 2024

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The Five Basics of Financial Literacy

How literate are you when it comes to your finances? Brush up with these five basics.

April 24, 2024

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Weekly Market Update

Stocks fell for a third straight week, as Fed Chair Jerome Powell's mixed but upbeat message could not offset the anxiety caused by the Middle East conflict.

April 22, 2024

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Help Participants Avoid These TDF Missteps

Target date funds (TDFs) have surged in popularity, reaching record assets of $3.5 trillion in 2023, with mutual funds slightly ahead of collective investment trusts. While TDFs offer advantages like simplified investing and automatic rebalancing, participants should understand potential pitfalls like mixing funds and changing risk preferences to maximize their benefits and avoid common missteps.

April 18, 2024

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The Resurgence of the Automatic IRA Act

A new bill, the Automatic IRA Act of 2024, has been introduced aiming to automatically enroll workers in retirement plans for companies with over ten employees, offering potential tax credits for small businesses. This proposal expands the private pension system, providing exemptions for some employers, and includes details on contributions, lifetime income, investments, and credits.

April 16, 2024

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Weekly Market Update

Stocks fell last week as investors sorted through conflicting inflation reports and assessed geopolitical tensions.

April 15, 2024

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