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The Fed raises the bar for lower rates

Oct 30, 2025 |Thomas Garretson, CFA

Despite a second consecutive rate cut, a hawkish turn from the Fed supports our view that it’s on hold until at least 2026. While that may have previously caused market turbulence, investors seem content with the idea the Fed has already done enough.

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Four ways to use life insurance in your wealth planning

Oct 29, 2025 |RBC Wealth Management

Insurance planning can play a valuable role in protecting your family’s financial security. Here’s how to effectively integrate life insurance in your overall wealth plan.

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Plan ahead for potential long-term care expenses

Oct 29, 2025 |RBC Wealth Management

The majority of Americans will need some level of housing and care support as they age. Make sure you understand your options and build a care plan before an event occurs.

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Technical update: Signs of rotation support rebalancing portfolios

Oct 23, 2025 |Robert Sluymer, CFA

The S&P 500 has remained impressively resilient from a technical perspective. But we think some areas of the market are bottoming, supporting our belief that investors should consider rebalancing portfolios.

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Consider a 529 College Savings Plan

Oct 23, 2025 |Heather Krause

Learn about 529 College Savings Plans

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Estate Planning Basics

Oct 23, 2025 |Heather Krause, AIF®

Estate planning is an important part of your overall financial plan. Learn about some of these Estate Planning tools you should consider as part of your overall plan.

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Let’s talk about long term care in your financial plan

Oct 23, 2025 |Heather Krause

June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month. It’s time to start thinking about Long Term Care as part of your financial plan.

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With Back to School behind us, have you started to plan for your child’s college fund?

Oct 23, 2025 |Heather Krause

Funding a college education shouldn’t be a burden. Here’s how families can work together to meet their financial goals.

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Things to consider with your RSUs

Oct 23, 2025 |Heather Krause

Learn about ways to leverage company stock and avoiding its pitfalls.

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Charitable giving with a personal Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)

Oct 23, 2025 |Heather Krause

Now that you have educated the children, saved well for retirement, and otherwise achieved financial success, what is next? Charitable Giving with a personal Donor Advised Fund (DAF).

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