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5 Steps to Take When Buying Your First Home
Buying a home to call your own is such an exciting time, but without a clear understanding of the process — and the proper amount of preparation — things can become tense quickly. Here are some tips to follow to avoid having that happen to you
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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
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3 Reasons to Go With a Roth IRA
One of the biggest decisions you must make when saving for retirement is whether to go with a traditional or Roth IRA. You're not locked into one -- you can start with one and transition to the other over time, or contribute some money to both types of accounts. But most people favor one over the other. Traditional IRA
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Dealing with Dementia in the Family
Dealing with Dementia in the Family DRAFTAuthors: Jim RingerSource: First Midwest BankSubject: First Midwest DRAFT Rev1Title 1: Dealing With Dementia in the FamilyTitle 2: TK Things to Remember When Dealing With a Dementia Diagnosis in the FamilyTitle 3: How to Handle an Estate Plan for a Family Member With DementiaTit
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Have an HSA? Here's Why You Shouldn't Tap It Just Yet.
Saving in an HSA, or health savings account, is a great way to help ensure that you'll have money on hand when healthcare expenses arise. But
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Money Market vs. CD: What’s the Difference?
There are many types of savings accounts, and it’s important to understand which one will fit your specific savings goals.
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Three Replacements for Stretch IRAs
The elimination of the Stretch IRA is a game changer, especially for parents who were considering bequeathing savings in IRAs to their kids. "For a lot of people, the bulk of their wealth has been established in their IRAs," said Michael Repak, vice president and senior estate planner with Janney Montgomery Scott. "Thi
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What Happens to Your Retirement Plan When You Switch Jobs
When switching jobs, there are a number of considerations for what to do with the money in your previous retirement plan.
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Minimizing Taxes When You Inherit Money
Illustration by Cha Pornea Unless you spend your winters in Aspen and your summers in the Hamptons, you probably don’t have to worry about paying
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Trump’s tariffs: How manufacturers can prepare
The incoming Federal administratioh has promised new tariffs. Here's how companies are reevaluating their supply chains to understand where they're vulnerable.