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The Sandwich Generation, Part I: Protecting Your Parents’ Financial Future

December 15, 2023
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Discover helpful strategies “sandwich-ers” can utilize when providing assistance and guidance to those they care about, while also balancing and protecting their own financial nest eggs in this two-part series.

Is U.S. Cash Still King?

November 2, 2023
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While no one can predict the future, the dollar is still the most dominant reserve currency in the world. Learn about its impact on global economics, alternatives, and potential scenarios in this insightful analysis.

Medicare 101: The Basics

October 23, 2023
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Prepare for Medicare's Annual Open Enrollment: What You Need to Know. Get a comprehensive overview of Medicare, including important changes for 2023, and make informed healthcare coverage decisions.

What It Means to Be a Fiduciary

October 10, 2023
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When choosing your team of trusted advisors to manage your hard-earned money and investments, always verify that they adhere to the fiduciary standard.

Ask a Trust Officer – Children & Money

August 12, 2021
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Regardless of the age of your children, the first step in educating them about finances is communicating what money means to you.

Ask A Trust Officer – Residency Tax Trap

October 2, 2019
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Regardless of the age of your children it is important to educate them about money and the concepts of earning, spending, saving, investing, and giving.

Ask a Trust Officer – I Have a Will, Why Do I Need A Trust?

April 9, 2019
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Having a will doesn't always mean you can avoid probate, but having a trust can be beneficial in avoiding it.

Ask a Trust Officer – 401(k) Protection Programs

March 5, 2019
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The success of your retirement depends largely on what you do with the money in your qualified retirement plan.

Ask a Trust Officer – How to Survive Tax Season

January 9, 2019
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In this edition of "Ask a Trust Officer," Jill Dobbs, CFP® explains how getting organized now can save you a lot of time and stress as tax season officially kicks off.

Ask a Trust Officer – Helping Yourself After the Loss of a Spouse

July 10, 2018
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One of the biggest causes of family arguments after the passing of a loved one is who gets the inheritance. By talking to your children about this early on, you are likely to avoid squabbles and provide meaning to what you are leaving behind.