Medicare or Medicaid?

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Posted on April 9th, 2026

It’s easy to confuse Medicare and Medicaid, because they have similar names and are both government programs that pay for health care. But there are […]

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Mega Backdoor Roth: A Tax-Friendly Retirement Strategy for Serious Savers

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Posted on April 9th, 2026

Contributing to a traditional 401(k) or IRA can help reduce your current tax bill, but you may run into some drawbacks in retirement. Withdrawals are […]

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Key Tax Law Changes to Higher Education Coming Soon

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Posted on January 16th, 2026

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law in July 2025, includes many provisions that affect higher education. Here are some key changes […]

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Is it Time for a Financial Wellness Checkup?

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Posted on January 16th, 2026

Just like Groundhog Day, our financial habits can repeat themselves, month after month and year after year. That is, until we consciously break the pattern. […]

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Navigating Medicare Open Enrollment

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Posted on October 13th, 2025

If you have Medicare coverage, the Medicare Open Enrollment period is a good time to review your options, compare costs, and make sure that your […]

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Could Employee Ownership Be Part of Your Succession Plan?

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Posted on October 13th, 2025

An employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) is a type of qualified retirement plan that enables a business owner to gradually transfer ownership shares to employees. […]

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The Versatile Roth IRA

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Posted on April 9th, 2025

Used with care, the Roth IRA may help serve several objectives at once — like a multipurpose tool in your financial-planning toolbox. Retirement First and […]

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Catch Up for a More Comfortable Retirement

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Posted on March 28th, 2025

A 2024 survey found that only a third of U.S. workers age 50 and older feel that their savings contributions have them on track to […]

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Debt After Death: What Happens to Debt When Someone Dies?

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Posted on March 28th, 2025

Losing a loved one is never easy. In addition to the emotional challenges you may face, you might also be worried about what will happen […]

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What’s New for 2025?

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Posted on December 20th, 2024

To help you stay informed, here are five changes you can look forward to in the new year. Higher catch-up contributions for some. As of January […]

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