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Your investment portfolio Is probably riskier than you think

By Christine Benz and Susan Dziubinski of Morningstar
Nov 28, 2025 11:24 am - What are some signs that an investor might be taking on too much risk or playing it too safe with their allocations? A Q&A with Christine Benz, Morningstar’s director of personal finance and retirement planning.
The key to a winning 401(k)

By Jason Kephart, Spencer Look and Samantha Lamas of Morningstar
Nov 28, 2025 11:20 am - Retirement saving requires key decisions: when to start, how much to save, and where to invest. The investing decision has drawn more attention as government regulators work to open 401(k) plans to alternative assets such as private market investments.
4 things to know about federal vs. private student loans

By Brian Safdari
Nov 28, 2025 9:33 am - The college application system seems designed to confuse families.
Building an emergency fund can feel daunting, but these tips can help

Nov 26, 2025 7:33 am - Maybe your car broke down, your computer was stolen, or you had a surprise visit to urgent care. Emergencies are inevitable, but you can prepare to deal with them by building an emergency fund.
Why index funds and ETFs are good for retirees

By Christine Benz of Morningstar
Nov 22, 2025 1:12 pm - Older adults likely began their investing careers before exchange-traded funds existed and have stuck with traditional mutual funds. But as retirement approaches, many investors look at their portfolios with a fresh set of eyes and make adjustments. And the more I work with in-retirement portfolios, the more I like ETFs and traditional index funds.
You can save more in your 401(k) and IRA next year. Here’s why.

By Julie Zauzmer Weil
Nov 22, 2025 1:04 pm - Next year, workers will be able to divert as much as $24,500 of their pay into a tax-advantaged workplace retirement account such as the 401(k), the 403(b) for nonprofit employees or 457 plans for government workers. That’s $1,000 more than the current cap.
Itasca Bank & Trust Co. appoints Deborah Bartelt as chief operating officer

Daily Herald report
Nov 22, 2025 1:00 pm - Itasca Bank & Trust Co. recently appointed Debbie Bartelt as chief operating officer. A seasoned banking executive and former regulator, Bartelt brings extensive experie...
Staying secure in the digital age

By Sean Gallagher
Nov 22, 2025 12:49 pm - Digital innovation has made life faster, more convenient and more connected than ever before. But with these advancements comes a growing challenge — protecting ourselves and our businesses from increasingly sophisticated forms of fraud.
Stay one step ahead of scammers this holiday season

By Madhu Reddy
Nov 22, 2025 12:44 pm - The Federal Trade Commission reports that Americans lose billions of dollars to fraud each year, with a noticeable spike during the holiday season.
Saving federal income tax by paying a state Pass-Through Entity Tax for large gains

By Andrew J. Kelleher and and Ed Morrow
Nov 22, 2025 12:04 pm - Selling something that has shot up in value — think appreciated stocks, bitcoin bought for pennies, a rental building, or a closely held business — can leave you staring at a hefty state and federal income tax bill.

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