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      1. What Employers Need to Know about 401(k) Plans
        In a tight labor market, businesses need a retirement savings plan to recruit and retain good workers. In fact, about 80% of Americans work for an employer with a 401(k)-style retirement plan. In the following conversation, Robert Diedrich, president-wealth management division, First Midwest Bank, discusses recent rule
      2. Life Insurance and the Demise of the Stretch IRA
        Since their introduction in 1974, IRAs have become one of the most popular tools for retirement savings. And with an average of one out of three Americans now owning an IRA, they are also among the most significant assets addressed in many estate plans. Although funding retirement remains the primary purpose of an IRA,
      3. US Fed governor opens door to half-point rate hike in March
        WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said Monday that she was open to lifting interest rates by more than the traditional
      4. Four Ways the SECURE Act Impacts Your Retirement Planning Now
        Retirement and wealth planning have become more dynamic in recent years as Congress amends the rules on a regular basis. In the past couple of years, two significant tax code changes, each with major impacts on families strategic financial planning, were signed into law. The most recent change, the SECURE Act, was pass
      5. "Four Solutions to Help Improve Your Cash Flow"
        Today, Small Businesses contribute significantly to the U. S. Economy. When you consider how many Small Businesses exist in our communities, it is impressive to think about the amount of time, effort, and commitment business owners contribute to helping our economy grow. As businesses grow, access to capital is one of
      6. Keeping Your Retirement Savings On Track Amid The Great Resignation
        In May 2021, psychologist Anthony Klotz coined the phrase “The Great Resignation” to describe the record amounts of workers quitting their jobs after
      7. Covid-19 Pandemic Fraud
        We are living in unusual times. And when normal processes change, it opens the door for bad actors to get involved. One simple example: Many offices are now empty, so we are seeing a rise in mail theft. Fraudsters are stealing unmonitored business mailboxes, going through the material, and using it to gather sensitive
      8. How to Receive Payments from Clients Securely
        You’ve done the job and now you’re itching to get paid—not so fast. In the scurry to get paid it’s important that you still remember some basics about secure payment. Fraud is rampant online and it pays to be safer than sorry. Here are a few things to remember when you receive payments to make sure you’re doing it secu
      9. 4 ways to hit your family savings goals in 2025
        There isn't a single perfect way to approach saving money. Read on for some tips to get started on reaching your family savings goals this year
      10. How to Prevent ACH Fraud
        Are your company business accounts susceptible to ACH and wire fraud? If you're not sure, now is the time to find out. By educating yourself on this