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Don't Wait—Create Your Estate Plan

Creating your estate plan and making end-of-life plans doesn’t need to be scary or hard. Here are three places to start.

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Head Back to School with a 529 Plan

Saving for your family’s education doesn’t need to be complicated, thanks to 529 Plans. Here’s how they can fit into your financial planning picture.

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Do I Have Enough Life Insurance?

Life insurance is a key piece of your financial life plan, but it can also be confusing and intimidating. Let’s talk about making sure you have the right coverage.

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Tax Notes for 2022 (and Beyond) You Should Know

There's a lot of tax change happening here in Iowa and at the federal level. We detail some of the biggest changes you'll need to know, now and in the years ahead.

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What is a Life Well-Lived?

Cedar Point Capital Partners’ David Ernst offers up thoughts on what makes for a “life well-lived,” and how it ties into financial and human capital planning.

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Building a financial investment plan for 2023

How Can I Prepare My Portfolio for 2023?

2022 was a rough year for financial markets, leaving many questions as we look to 2023. You need a partner and a plan to prosper. Here are some tips to build a forward-looking financial plan.

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