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Kari Clark

January 13, 2025

Women and Retirement: Key Considerations for Financial Security

Retirement planning is critical for achieving long-term financial stability. For women, this process often involves unique challenges. While progress has been made in gender equality, disparities still exist in areas such as income, life expectancy, and caregiving responsibilities. These factors make it advisable for women to adopt a customized…

November 15, 2024

Navigating Required Minimum Distributions: Key Rules, Changes and Challenges

As retirement age approaches, understanding Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) becomes essential for effective retirement income planning and tax management. RMDs are mandatory withdrawals from retirement accounts that must begin once an individual reaches the regulated age. These distributions have significant implications for tax strategy and long-term financial…

November 4, 2024

Financial Beneficiaries: Why You Must Designate and Regularly Review

Managing your financial future involves many proactive key decisions. One of the most critical—and often overlooked—is designating and keeping your beneficiaries up to date for all your financial accounts. Whether it’s your 401(k), IRA, investment portfolio, or bank accounts, maintaining accurate beneficiary information is essential to protect your loved…