27 Retirement Risks: Which Is (Arguably) Most Damaging
Life is fraught with danger; everybody knows this. When we take a closer look at one particular slice of life, retirement, we begin to see more clearly what those risks are. This recognition allows us to begin hedging against risks as best we can, through prudent planning. Before we get started, we must first agree on the desired outcome of …
Employee Spotlight: Liz Kirkby
Liz Kirkby Client Relationship Manager Liz is a native Utah girl, although she has spent many years living in California and Nevada as well. She received her Bachelors in Math Education from BYU and is currently working on a Masters in Management and Leadership. Liz currently lives in Saratoga Spring and has 6 children. She enjoys singing karaoke, eating chocolate, …
Employee Spotlight: Holly Smith
Holly Smith Office Manager Holly is from Utah and Idaho and calls both of them home. She is married to Brady and they have 3 sons, 1 daughter in law, and 2 perfect grandkids. Holly’s favorite nick name is Nana, of course. Holly and her family love the outdoors and are always planning the next road trip, which usually involves …
2019 Summer Newsletter: Kansas City
ELEVATED INSIDER It’s a running joke in our office that I can’t resist an opportunity to talk about how much I love summer. Therefore, I won’t tell you how much I love summer. I just won’t do it here. That said, here we are. As I sit down to gather my thoughts I’m reminded of a few obvious realities: life …
Briefcase Study: The Tax Torpedo
In a recent meeting with a family we serve, the conversation – as it often does – turned to Social Security. The question was, once again, whether it was best to begin receiving Social Security benefits at age 62 or wait until age 66 and 6 months, their Full Retirement Age (FRA) with Social Security. I was reminded how important …
Back to the Basics: Seven Factors in Determining Retirement Age
Retirement means something a bit different to everyone. To some, it’s a financial finish line. To others, retirement represents a transition from paid work to volunteer work. Whatever it means to you and those close to you, retirement happens, whether by choice or by force. As a person nears ‘retirement age’ a litany of decisions arise that must be carefully …
Fall Festival Date Change
The 2019 Fall Festival will be held on Tuesday, October 29. Please update your calendars.
Update Make A Wish 2018
Thank you again for helping make Connor’s wish to go on a DISNEY CRUISE possible. We couldn’t have done it without your donations, silent auction purchases, raffle participation. We’re looking forward to reaching our goal of $10,000.00 in October.
Love Is A Verb: Caring For Others By Helping Them Plan
A friend’s grandmother, Mary, recently passed away at the age of 99. A kind, service-oriented woman who packed two lifetimes into her one, she exemplified what it means to have lived a good life. It’s clear that she served others, and living to 99 required that she also be served. If there’s any doubt that love is action, you should …
Report: Proactive Retirement Planning
The New Secure Act & Proactive Retirement Planning The House of Representatives passed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act on May 23. The next step is to pass through the Senate and be signed by the President. With strong bipartisan support and the Senate already considering changes for retirement plans, industry expert Bob Keebler (CPA, MST of …
