Finances, Budget, Retirment Planning
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What Happens When Your Child Turns 18
Charlie has become more fascinated with Stocks and Bonds in the last year and Charlie’s turns 18 in December so I wanted to give Charlie a gift that would last a lifetime. I’ve been looking into stocks and bonds as well as Custodial Roth IRA. Researching all the different options can become overwhelming so I wanted to share tips I learned with you. In our family turning 16, 18 and 21 is a major milestone in our home not just socially and legally, but financially too. A Custodial Roth IRA is a retirement account opened by an adult (usually a parent or guardian) on behalf of a minor who has…
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Huntington Bank Leads $7.5 Million Community Partnership to Empower Educators Through Professional Development
Nearly 1,500 educators receive scholarships to enhance student learning, doubling 2024 participation COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In July, The Huntington National Bank kicked off the second year of its Ignite the Classroom initiative, engaging twice as many educators to support close to 1,500 participants across nine markets. Two immersive training experiences at the Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta, Ga., marked the start of the multi-month program. Since introducing Ignite the Classroom in 2024, the bank has invested more than $2.8 million and secured $4.6 million in contributions from corporations, foundations and individuals, bringing the total investment to $7.5 million. “Huntington has a longstanding history of giving back and supporting…
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The Retirement Reality Check for the Middle Class: What Most Advisors Don’t Say
Fredericksburg Fiduciary Jeff Smith Breaks Down the Gaps in Retirement Planning Advice—and What Everyday Americans Actually Need to Know FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (July 2, 2025) – According to the National Council on Aging, a retirement crisis shows that 80% of older adults are either financially struggling now or at risk for economic insecurity in retirement. With people living longer and goods and services costing more, people must get sound advice regarding financial planning for their retirement. One local financial planning expert is out to give people the scoop on what they need to know so they are protected and ready for retirement. “There is a lot that financial advisors won’t share with people, and I believe…
