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  • The Student Loan Pause is Ending – How Should You Prepare?

    By Theresa Cagle-Fry, Senior Vice President, Manager IRAs. Retirement & Education Planning

    Jun 27, 2023 –

    Key Points In March 2020, federal student loan payments were put on pause. Not only did the COVID-19…

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  • May 29 is National 529 Day

    By Theresa Cagle-Fry, Senior Vice President, Manager IRAs. Retirement & Education Planning

    May 25, 2023 –

    Memorial Day is right around the corner.  It is a day on which we honor those men and…

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  • Plan for the Unexpected

    Apr 7, 2022 –

    When you think about financial planning, many think in terms of saving for college or retirement, or investing…

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  • Why College Parents Should Consider a Power of Attorney

    Are you preparing to send a child off or back to college? Dorm room decorations, getting the car serviced, and just about every other worry about your “little one” heading off on their own may be passing through your mind. However, one item often overlooked is that your college-age children are over 18, and therefore are adults in the eyes of the law. That has some significant legal ramifications that many don’t consider.

    Oct 9, 2020 –

    Are you preparing to send a child off or back to college? Dorm room decorations, getting the car…

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  • As Education Expenses Continue to Climb, Are You Saving Now or Borrowing Later?

    By Debbie Placke, Vice President, Manager Financial Planning Strategies and Marketing

    May 29, 2020 –

    This spring and summer the whole world is living through something that has never been experienced in our…

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  • How Do You Spell Financial Aid? F-A-F-S-A

    By Theresa Cagle-Fry, Senior Vice President, Manager IRAs. Retirement & Education Planning

    Oct 1, 2019 –

    October brings a lot of things…cooler weather, falling leaves, pumpkin spice everything, and if you are the parent…

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    Summer Savings Strategies: 5/29 Day!

    By Debbie Placke, Vice President, Manager, Financial Planning Tools and Marketing

    May 29, 2019 –

    What is the significance of May 29 (5/29)? Today is recognized at National 529 College Savings Plan Day!…

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