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• Year-End Financial Planning for Families

  Here’s a closer look at seven essential areas where reviewing may enable you and your loved ones to better navigate the path to financial success.

• Tax Prep Checklist: Everything You Need to Be Ready for Tax Season

  Regardless of whether you prepare your taxes yourself or use a professional's services, it's a good idea to gather the information and documentation you need well in advance of your actual tax filing date. Below, we've listed some key information you need when preparing this year's taxes.

• Mitigate the Destruction of Water Damage

  Water damage is one of the most common causes of property damage.

• Beyond the Backyard Fire

  From our subsidiary Broadview Insurance Agency: As recent fire seasons have shown us, it’s all too easy for poor backyard fire safety behavior to lead to tragic and costly consequences.

• A Retirement Countdown Checklist: 5 Steps to Consider Before Retirement

  Whether you're hoping to retire soon or are just beginning to explore the idea of stepping back from your job, you're probably wondering how to make it happen. Will you have enough money? How will you spend your time? What will you do for health insurance? Here, you’ll find a useful countdown of the five biggest steps to developing a solid retirement plan.

• Social Security Isn’t Enough: How Social Security Fits into a Well-Rounded Retirement Plan

  If you're nearing retirement age, you know the Social Security process and how much you will likely receive.

• How to Recognize and Protect Yourself Against Tax Identity Theft

  A common type of identity theft involves the use of someone's Social Security number to unlawfully intercept their income tax refund. Unfortunately, this fraud often isn't discovered until the victim tries to file their taxes. Instead of getting a quick refund, they may instead be facing a lengthy battle with the IRS.

• Know What You Are Worth Today to Map Out Your Financial Future

  It does not matter how much money you have today; you still must know the details of what you are worth. Understanding your financial situation can help you develop a retirement plan, pay down debt, draft a comprehensive estate plan and live with financial independence.

• Why Is My Check Engine Light On?

  From our subsidiary Broadview Insurance Agency: This guide to seven important dashboard lights can give you a jump start on the road to safer driving and help you stay on top of vehicle maintenance and repairs.

• Building a Strong Financial Foundation

  It is never too early to begin, and the sooner you start, the better. Consider the following steps to building a strong financial foundation:

• 3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Claim Social Security

  If you are unsure when to start your claim, here are a few questions that may help you determine if it is time to make a claim or if you should delay a little longer.

• How Much Should I Have in My 401(k)?

  A crucial aspect of planning involves understanding how much money you should aim to have in your 401(k) now, based on your age, as you save for retirement.

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• The Importance of Financial Wellness

  Financial wellness, like physical wellness, isn’t something you should ignore. Instead, it's a critical concept for anyone who wants to be knowledgeable and confident about their finances, and in fact, financial wellness is so important that more than half1 of employers now offer financial wellness programs to their workers.

• It’s Not Too Late to Become Financially Literate

  No matter your age, when you understand how to manage your money and finances, you can make sound financial decisions and take the needed steps toward your financial goals.

• 6 Telltale Signs You're Not Saving Enough for Retirement

  Consider these six telltale signs to help you decide if today is the day you need to change your saving strategy.

• Making the Most of Social Security

  Did you know there are more than 500 ways to claim Social Security benefits?

• What You Need To Know for the 2024 Tax Season About Credits, Deductions, and Policies

  The 2024 tax season is approaching, so be prepared for any changes that could affect your return.

• Market Volatility and the Importance of Staying the Course at Different Ages

  Staying the course through market volatility has different implications at ages 20, 30, 40, 50, and into retirement. Check out these tips. 

• Key Financial Wellness Metrics for Near-Retirement Individuals

  As one approaches retirement, monitoring your financial situation by understanding your net worth and assessing the assets and resources needed to maintain a comfortable lifestyle throughout retirement is vital.