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01/16/2026
A Quarter of Transitions The final three months of 2025 marked a definitive shift in market leadership. While the artificial intelligence (AI) frenzy that dominated the first half of the year faced...
01/5/2026
Written By: Carolyn Mullins Understanding Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a special savings account that provides tax advantages when you use it to pay for qualified medical...
01/5/2026
Written By: Deborah Cartisser McKinsey & Company’s newly released Women in the Workplace 2025 report paints a clear and concerning picture. For the first time in a decade, progress for women has...
12/18/2025
Many employers are told by their providers that their 401(k) plan has “free” or “no-cost” recordkeeping. While that phrase is common in the retirement industry, it is also misleading. Recordkeeping is never...
12/9/2025
Construction companies invest heavily in safety, equipment, and workforce development, but long-term financial security is often overlooked. With high turnover, seasonal schedules, and variable wages, construction workers face unique obstacles when saving...
12/5/2025
When you hear the word legacy, you might picture something far off in the future, a will, a large estate, or a gift passed down after you’re gone. But the truth is, legacy...
12/5/2025
Running a construction business comes with its fair share of financial challenges, tight margins, unpredictable project timelines, and fluctuating labor costs. But one area where business owners have significant control is how...
12/5/2025
In today’s competitive construction industry, attracting and retaining skilled workers has become a challenge. With a shrinking labor pool, rising project demands, and the physical nature of construction work, companies need every...
12/4/2025
Auto retail is fast-moving, capital-intensive, and unlike any other privately held business. Franchise rules, OEM approvals, lending covenants, and family dynamics make estate planning for dealer principals far more complex than a...
11/20/2025
Written by: Greg Phillips, AIF®, CPFA®, C(k)P® The IRS has released the new retirement contribution limits for 2026, and the numbers are going up again. Higher limits mean a greater opportunity to save more...
11/7/2025
Most of us imagine growing older surrounded by family and enjoying the rewards of a life well-lived. But few of us picture what might happen if we needed help with everyday activities,...
10/30/2025
Written by: Greg Phillips, AIF®, CPFA®, C(k)P® When it comes to preparing for retirement, most people focus on contribution rates, investment performance, and future income needs. But there’s another factor that can...