Appetite for Risk

Reading Time: 2 minutes Many prospective investors eventually shy away from a commitment when they hear the dreaded “R” word: risk. The risk is innocuous, carrying no special meaning or predictive result. But the idea that investing one’s money is not foolproof, that...

Retirement Plans and Estate Planning

Reading Time: 3 minutes When you die, what will happen to your retirement plan benefits? In general, your retirement plan benefits pass to the beneficiaries you designate on the plan beneficiary designation form. Your benefits will generally be subject to estate tax...

Ways to Serve Your Community during COVID

Reading Time: 2 minutes The COVID pandemic has affected everyone across the nation, from the largest cities to the smallest towns.[1] People are struggling with employment, schooling, and even the ability to buy essentials. In times like these helping your community...

Protecting Yourself from Tax Identity Theft

Reading Time: 2 minutes Tax identity theft is when someone steals your Social Security Number, files a tax return with your number, and directs a refund to their own bank account. In other cases, this type of identity theft may involve a scam artist calling on the...