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The first couple of months of the year can bring brisk winds, cozy evenings in, and the last-minute thought to grab a warmer coat just in case. As soon as we think we've truly settled into our hibernation- suddenly, almost magically, spring surprises us with a beam of sunshine, a splash of color, and a new buzz of energy in the …

Written by Keith Blakely, CFA SECURE Act 2.0 The passing of the SECURE Act (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement) in December 2019 marked a significant change to retirement planning. The most notable change in the 2019 SECURE Act was the elimination of the “Stretch IRA”, which requires most non-spouse beneficiaries to …

Written by Brian S. Stivers It was an unprecedented year for bond markets as the Federal Reserve raised interest rates +4.25% during 2022-underscored by four consecutive +0.75% hikes between June and November. That response and the very high level of inflation rates were both not seen since the early 1980’s. Entering 2022, the Fed and market …

If you are like many people, you have a lot of competing goals when it comes to spending your paycheck.  Covering daily living expenses, paying off your house, saving for your kid’s college, making your car payment – balancing all of these financial needs can be tough.  But don’t neglect one of the most important financial goals: planning …

We’d like to proudly congratulate our very own Ja Hillebrand for being recognized as one of this year’s Most Admired CEOs by Louisville Business First. Ja has always had a passion for the communities we serve – take a look at his perspective on what it means to be a community banker. I’ve known the importance of relationship-building and …