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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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Is a Roth IRA Conversion Right for You? Five Questions to Ask

A Roth IRA conversion can help reduce taxes in retirement, but it’s not the right move for everyone. Before making the switch, consider these five key factors that could impact your tax liability, income, and long-term financial strategy.

February 3, 2025

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Wealth Services

Weekly Market Update

Stocks were mixed last week as investors parsed market-moving news nearly every trading day—from an unsettling AI update to White House news to Q4 corporate reports.

February 3, 2025

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Wealth Services

Weekly Market Update

Stocks rallied last week as investors reacted positively to a handful of better-than-expected corporate earnings reports and developments out of Washington, D.C.

January 27, 2025

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