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Merriam-Webster defines reflection as “the consideration of some subject matter, idea, or purpose.” As part of our team’s desire to continually develop content that is both timely and actionable, we have created this blog. Our hope is that you find the subject matter and ideas both purposeful and helpful. Thank you for reading along with us. If there are any topics you would like to see covered or if you have a question about anything shared here, let us know. For now, please enjoy the following reflections from RiverFront Group.
Understanding Estate Planning with Jayne Sykora - Event Recap & Recording
Thank you to those of you who were able to attend our Understanding Estate Planning event live with Jayne Sykora on February 28th. We hope you found the information valuable. Jayne did a wonderful job explaining the pieces of an estate...
Read MoreMedicare Open Enrollment: Cost Changes for 2023
Medicare's Open Enrollment Period — which runs from October 15 through December 7 — is your annual opportunity to switch your current Medicare health and prescription drug plans to ones that better suit your needs...
Read MoreOverview of the Federal Student Debt Relief Plan
On August 24, 2022, the Biden-Harris Administration announced a Student Debt Relief Plan to assist Americans in providing up to $20,000 in student debt relief depending on your income level. The announcement came days before repayment...
Read MoreMarket Violatility: What We are Doing & What You Can Do
Given the current state of markets, we would like to outline what we are doing and what you can do to collectively prepare yourself to navigate the current downturn. Prior to diving into specifics, we want to remind you that our team...
Read MoreMarket & Economic Commentary
Our team has recorded a short video with our collective commentary on the market and economy. The video features Kyle, Connor, Cyn and Karl. We hope you find the video to be informative. Do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.
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Medicare Basics
One of the biggest decisions to make in retirement is ensuring you have the health care coverage you need, when you need it. It’s helpful to understand the basics of Medicare to help you choose the best options for your health...
Read MoreVolunteering in a COVID World Event Recording & Recap
On Tuesday, June 8th, Kris Kewitsch, Executive Director of Charities Review Council and Tracy Nielsen, Executive Director of HandsOn Twin Cities hosted a webinar titled Volunteering in a COVID World. During the webinar they provided...
Read MoreHighlights of the American Rescue Plan Act
On Thursday, March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA 2021) was signed into law. This is a $1.9 trillion emergency relief package that includes payments to individuals and funding for federal programs, vaccines and...
Read MoreRunning the COVID-19 Marathon Event Recording & Recap
Thank you to those of you who were able to attend the Running the COVID-19 Marathon event live. We hope you found Dr. Luana's presentation informative and actionable. If you were unable to attend the event live, or would like to...
Read MoreEconomic Update with Liz Ann Sonders - Event Recap & Recording
Thank you to those of you who were able to attend our Economic Update event live on January 13th. We hope you found the content insightful and useful as investors. If you were unable to attend the event live, or would like to re-watch...
Read More2020 Income Tax Document Information & Checklist
We hope 2021 is off to a good start for you! As you know, tax preparation time is upon us, and it's time to begin gathering all of the documents needed to make filing your taxes as easy as possible. Save for a few exceptions, most of...
Read MoreEndings and New Beginnings Event Recap and Recording
Thank you to those of you who were able to attend our event live on Tuesday evening! We hope you found the content insightful and useful no matter what stage of life you are in. If you were unable to join us, or if you would like to...
Read MoreElection Insights Virtual Event Recap and Recording
Thank you to those of you who were able to attend our event live! We hope you learned something new and were reassured to find that the markets are not dependent on the president, party, or congress. If you were unable to attend and...
Read MoreCybersecurity Education Event Recap and Recording
Thank you to everyone who was able to attend our Cybersecurity Education Event live! During the presentation our panel of speakers shared some important information and tips that we wanted to be sure you had access to. Cybersecurity...
Read MoreMedicare Open Enrollment for 2021 Begins October 15th
The annual Medicare Open Enrollment Period is the time during which Medicare beneficiaries can make new choices and pick plans that work best for them. Each year, Medicare plan costs and coverage typically change. In addition, your...
Read MoreSeptember 28, 2020 Behavioral Financial Advice Virtual Event Presentation
On September 28th we hosted our first FFN virtual client event. Our speaker, Chuck Wachendorfer, Partner and President at think2perform, presented Behavioral Financial Advice – How Emotions, Psychology & Values Affect Decisions....
Read MoreStudent Loan Relief Extended Through End of Year
In March 2020, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which provided a six-month automatic payment suspension on federal student loans through September 30, 2020. In August, the president signed...
Read MoreThings to Consider When Growing a Family
As you prepare for life with a new child, it makes sense to consider preparing a new financial plan or make any necessary changes to an existing plan. In the interesting times we find ourselves in, the process of assessing a plan is...
Read MoreWatch Out for Coronavirus Scams
Fraudsters and scam artists are always looking for new ways to prey on consumers. Now they are usingthe same tactics to take advantage of consumers' heightened financial and health concerns over thecoronavirus pandemic. Federal, state,...
Read MoreAnalyzing the Recently Passed CARES Act
Congress recently passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The bill itself is a hefty read at more than 800 pages long. We have summarized some of the important provisions here.
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