Planning on working during retirement? If so, you're not alone. Recent studies have consistently shown that a majority of retirees plan to work at least some period of time during their retirement years.
Don't Let Rising Interest Rates Catch You by Surprise
You've probably heard the news that the Federal Reserve has been raising its benchmark federal funds rate. The Fed doesn't directly control consumer interest rates, but changes to the federal funds rate (which is the rate banks use to lend funds to each other overnight within the Federal Reserve system) often affect consumer borrowing costs.
We love Carl Richards and his simple, yet clever behavioral finance drawings! This one is appropriately titled "Current Reality":
Future of the Federal Estate Tax
While no one can predict the future, the possibility of tax reform is once again in the spotlight. If it occurs, it may very well include repeal of the federal estate tax and related changes to the federal gift tax, the federal generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax, and the federal income tax basis rules.
""The individual investor should act consistently as an investor and not as a speculator." - Ben Graham
Expect the Unexpected
What To Do If You Become Disabled
Although you may be healthy and financially stable now, an unexpected diagnosis or injury could significantly derail your life plans. Would you know what to do, financially speaking, if you suddenly became disabled? Now may be a good time to familiarize yourself with the following information, before an emergency arises.
News Around Windward What's Happening Around the Windward Offices
Great pic of Darrell and Steve at a Royal's game from earlier this year. It was a great night! Thank you to the North Kansas Business Council and all who attended.
