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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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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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5 Quick-Hit Personal Finance Tips To Help You Invest In Yourself
Making enough money is just the beginning—then you have to manage it. Everyone, from recent college graduates to those well established in their careers, can reap the benefits of advancing their personal financial literacy.
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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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How to Handle Credit Card Debt When You're in Too Deep
If the typical American charged each of their credit cards to the limit, they would end up $30,365 in debt -- that's the average credit card limit in the U. S.
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It’s IRA Season – Ensure Your Assets Are Optimally Invested
Contributing to a traditional IRA or a Roth IRA by April 18 (or April 19 for Maine and Massachusetts residents) is your opportunity to cut your 2021 income taxes with a traditional IRA or get tax-free growth with a Roth, assuming you’re eligible.
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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 Estate Planning Documents Every Parent Needs
Even when you're young, childless, and don't have many assets, you need to do some basic estate planning. But estate planning takes on a new urgency
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5 Ways Your Home Can Boost Your Cash Flow
There is one area where many retirees have a big advantage over their younger peers: access to a big, golden nest egg in the form of their home.
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How small operational changes can add up to large energy savings
Facilities managers can help light a competitive fire under their organization if it's dragging its feet on energy improvements.