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    1. 3 Financial Tools We Should All Be Thankful For
      The holidays are a great time to take stock of the things that make life worth living -- family, friends, and the hobbies we enjoy. They're also an ideal time to express gratitude for the tools that make our financial lives easier. Here are a few in particular that are really worth celebrating. 1. 401(k) plans Saving f
    2. Interest rates will likely continue to be one of the highest searched terms in the coming quarter
      Interest rates will likely continue to be one of the highest searched terms in the coming quarter. While policy and election content will continue to raise concerns, financial institutions can guide audiences with personalized content that answers their specific questions. This piece would entail a long-form, 1K word i
    3. A Midyear Legal Checkup For Small Business Owners
      Too often, entrepreneurs take a reactive approach to reviewing the legal aspects of their business. But that can lead to avoidable liability risks, missed opportunities, and a less-than-ideal tax scenario. When business owners adopt a “don’t fix it unless it’s broken” mindset, they may not recognize ways they can impro
    4. Cyberthreats Are Ever-Present, Always Tough to Fight
      A new survey shows small-business owners and IT leaders worry extensively about cyber threats. Few are prepared. Cybersecurity and computer woes are
    5. Powers of Attorney: The Estate Planning Tools Every Adult Should Have
      Attorney Jennifer Imediegwu A Financial Power of Attorney and Health Care Power of Attorney are two very important estate planning documents. Without such powers in place, an individual is open to a guardianship action in the event of an accident, prolonged illness or mental incapacity. Guardianships can be costly and
    6. Difference between a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k)
      While many people are familiar with the benefits of traditional 401(k) plans, others are not as acquainted with Roth 401(k)s.
    7. Q&A: How to Protect Yourself from Online Scams
      Elie Hawa thinks about phishing scams every day. As an Information Security Operations Engineer at First Midwest, his job is to keep the bank safe from cyber attacks and other online scams. Much of his work involves helping his colleagues avoid scams – any system is only as strong as its weakest link. We asked Elie how
    8. School’s Out for Summer … But Tuition Is Back in the Fall
      I can only imagine the enthusiasm of students and teachers who will finally able to be back in a classroom and learning in person as schools and campuses around the country start coming back to life this fall.
    9. The Kid Roth: Build Your Child A Tax-Free Nest Egg And Teach Savings Over Spending
      Roth IRAs are a great option for retirement savings and will be a much more popular way to save now that the SECURE Act has been signed into law. The SECURE Act will generally make the nonspouse beneficiaries of taxable IRAs take, and pay taxes on, distributions over ten years, versus the current rule allowing them to
    10. Want To Leave Your Kids An Inheritance? They May Only Have 10 Years To Take It.
      The Secure Act, which was signed into law in December 2019, brings about several major changes to the retirement system. One such shift marks the end of so-called “stretch IRAs” for non-spouse beneficiaries who inherit a retirement account after 2019. Although there are a couple of exceptions, starting in 2020, most ad