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How Do I Know if a Financial Professional is the Right Fit?

Submitted by First National Trust & Wealth Management on May 26th, 2022

How do you know if your financial professional is the right person to manage your life savings? It’s an important decision and choosing the person (or team) that will help you pursue your financial goals can be tough. It pays to shop around to find the right professional for you and your family. Here are some tips to see if a financial professional is a good fit.

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The New Normal Retirement

Submitted by First National Trust & Wealth Management on April 15th, 2022

It’s believed that retirement planning as we currently know it didn’t really exist until a few decades ago. Up to that point, people worked until 65 and then sailed into retirement on a pension plan.

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William & Margaret Trudell 2022-2023 Scholarship Application

Submitted by First National Trust & Wealth Management on February 1st, 2022

The William & Margaret Trudell Scholarship board of trustees is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2022-2023 school year for qualified students enrolled at the Iron Mountain campus of Bay College.  Since its inception in 2004, the Trudell Scholarship has provided over $80,000 to over eighty deserving students of the Bay College West Campus.&n

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IRS Woes: Don't Let Taxes Derail Your Retirement Plans

Submitted by First National Trust & Wealth Management on November 1st, 2021

All United States citizens are subject to income tax from the federal government, even those who are retired. Living on a fixed income in retirement can be difficult, so it’s important to plan accordingly for how you will be taxed to get an accurate picture of your financial health. 

Here’s what you need to know about taxable income in retirement. 

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Pre-Retirement Preparedness: Planning for Your Career Exit

Submitted by First National Trust & Wealth Management on September 23rd, 2021

This is it. You’re zeroing in on your retirement years. You’ve been planning this for decades, but are you really ready? If you’re five to 10 years away from retirement, it’s time to start getting specific about your plans after exiting your career. Here’s what you should be doing to prepare. 

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Money Management 101: Tips for Your Kids Entering the Workforce

Submitted by First National Trust & Wealth Management on August 9th, 2021

When we’re young, we have so many lessons to learn—one of the most important being how to manage our money. If your kids are starting to enter the workforce, whether it’s a part-time job just for the summer or a full-time job after graduation, it’s essential they know how to practice healthy financial habits.

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Living the Dream: How to Plan for Your Ideal Retirement

Submitted by First National Trust & Wealth Management on June 10th, 2021

What would you do with your time if you weren’t working 40 hours every week? Everyone has a different idea of what they want retirement to look like, whether it involves traveling the world or staying comfortable at home.

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Retirement Calculator: Are You On Track to Reach Your Goals?

Submitted by First National Trust & Wealth Management on May 11th, 2021

Thinking about retirement can be overwhelming, especially when considering what life may be like living on a fixed income. One of the best ways to improve your financial health in retirement is to start planning early. Here are some things to consider when planning for retirement and how to stay on track with your goals during your working years. 

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Financial Management for Couples: When a Spender and a Saver Fall in Love

Submitted by First National Trust & Wealth Management on April 9th, 2021

Money can be a point of contention for many couples. Between big expenses like taking vacations, buying a house, getting married or having children, relationships can be filled with tricky financial situations. Even trickier is if you and your partner have different views on financial matters—one of you is a spender and one is a saver.

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Should You Retire at the Same Time As Your Spouse?

Submitted by First National Trust & Wealth Management on January 14th, 2021

If you and your spouse are making plans to retire, you’re probably wondering whether it’s a good idea to retire at the same time.

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How Do I Know if a Financial Professional is the Right Fit?

Submitted by First National Trust & Wealth Management on May 26th, 2022

How do you know if your financial professional is the right person to manage your life savings? It’s an important decision and choosing the person (or team) that will help you pursue your financial goals can be tough. It pays to shop around to find the right professional for you and your family. Here are some tips to see if a financial professional is a good fit.

  • Read more

The New Normal Retirement

Submitted by First National Trust & Wealth Management on April 15th, 2022

It’s believed that retirement planning as we currently know it didn’t really exist until a few decades ago. Up to that point, people worked until 65 and then sailed into retirement on a pension plan.

  • Read more

William & Margaret Trudell 2022-2023 Scholarship Application

Submitted by First National Trust & Wealth Management on February 1st, 2022

The William & Margaret Trudell Scholarship board of trustees is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2022-2023 school year for qualified students enrolled at the Iron Mountain campus of Bay College.  Since its inception in 2004, the Trudell Scholarship has provided over $80,000 to over eighty deserving students of the Bay College West Campus.&n

  • Read more

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