This year, Money Smart Week® Wisconsin is April 21-28 where communities across Wisconsin are participating in events designed to promote and improve personal financial awareness. “Money Smart Week® is an excellent opportunity for Wisconsinites to evaluate their financial well-being while…
Why Small Business Owners Need Income Protection
Let’s face it, as a business owner, you’ve got enough to worry about. According to a recent survey by Paychex, 42 percent of professionals experience moderate stress levels on a regular basis — and money and work are key contributors to that…
5 Frequently Asked Questions About Disability Insurance
Disability insurance provides critical financial protection to American workers. Yet it’s a highly misunderstood form of insurance. You probably have health insurance, home or renter’s insurance, and car insurance. But what about your need for income protection insurance? Disability insurance…
An Important Reason to Review Your Life Insurance Beneficiaries
Did you know that it may be possible for your money and assets to be tied up in probate court—a year is not uncommon—if you were to die? That’s why it’s important to review the beneficiaries of your life insurance…
Contribution Limit for Individuals with HDHP Family Coverage Drops by $50
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that the 2018 annual limitation on health savings account (HSA) contributions by individuals with family coverage under a high deductible health plan (HDHP) is now $6,850. This limit was previously announced as $6,900, but has been…