When organizations begin exploring a merger or acquisition, most of the attention naturally goes to valuation, legal structure, synergies, and integration timelines. Yet one critical element often sits just beneath the surface; the retirement plan. For business owners, CFOs, and HR directors, overlooking how retirement plans will be handled during […]
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How Inflation Can Affect Retirement Savings and Ways to Mitigate Its Impact Planning for retirement is challenging enough, but one factor often underestimated is inflation, the gradual increase in prices over time. Even modest inflation can erode the purchasing power of your savings, meaning the money you’ve set aside may […]
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As you near retirement, your focus often shifts from building wealth to protecting it and to making sure the people and causes you care about are provided for. Estate planning plays a key role in that transition. It’s not just about legal documents; it’s about financial confidence. An effective […]
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Retirement Planning for Small Business Owners: A Smart Approach to Business and Personal Wealth As a small business owner, you’re often focused on running and growing your company such as managing employees, balancing cash flow, and planning for the next big opportunity. But one area that can easily slip down […]
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Roth Catch-Up Contributions – Are You Ready for January 1, 2026? Starting January 1, 2026, a key provision of SECURE 2.0 will officially take effect: Roth Catch-Up Contributions will be mandatory for certain high-income earners aged 50 and older. This change, originally slated for 2024, was delayed giving plan sponsors, […]
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Top 5 Things to Consider in Retirement For many people, retirement feels like the finish line but in reality, it’s the start of a whole new chapter. Whether you’re just a few years away or already in your first years of retirement, the decisions you make now can shape your […]
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How Plan Sponsors Can Help Employees Retire on Time: Turning Plan Design into Positive Outcomes As a corporate plan sponsor, your role in your employees’ retirement journey is more significant than you might think. Yes, you’re responsible for managing the mechanics of the plan and meeting fiduciary obligations. But beyond […]
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It is officially Summer! Favorite summer past times of grilling burgers, hotdogs, swimming, boating, gardening, camping and just spending time outside is here. A staple in many American refrigerators in the summertime, and throughout the year, is Ketchup. Ketchup has a way of giving those grilling favorites that much needed […]
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Are you looking for a Financial Advisor in Kalamazoo? Finding the right financial advisor to partner with you and your family is crucial in helping you work towards your goals. Whether you’re planning for retirement, managing investments, seeking advice on holistic financial planning or all of the above, a skilled […]
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Less Tax for You. More Money to the Charity. Nothing for the Government. What’s not to love? When you reach 73 years old, you are required to start taking minimum distributions from your traditional IRAs and certain other retirement accounts. These distributions are generally subject to income tax. If […]
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