September 26, 2019
As health insurance open enrollment season will soon be upon us, there’s a lot of news and activity in the health insurance marketplace to consider. If you’re a consumer or a business owner, it’s important to be aware of a few key shifts happening around us and to understand what those shifts could mean for… Read more »
September 9, 2019
Finding a financial advisor who is the right fit for your individual circumstances can be a challenge – and that’s especially true for small business owners, whose personal and professional lives and well being are closely intertwined. In the latest issue of Upsize Magazine, JNBA Financial Advisors President Kim Brown shares her perspective on what… Read more »
September 5, 2019
Here at JNBA Financial Advisors, we’re devoted to giving back to the community. While we all have our own passions and interests we contribute to, we also enjoy volunteering as a team. This summer, the team divided up over two days in July and August to volunteer for a local nonprofit, Open Arms of Minnesota.… Read more »
August 8, 2019
After a brief lull in market activity, stock volatility returned with a vengeance last week as equity markets finished with their worst five-day performance since last December. Monday’s market drop made it six days in a row with losses, and many investors are rightfully scratching their heads wondering what could have changed so much over… Read more »
August 8, 2019
With the 2019-2020 academic school year around the corner, the JNBA Financial Planning Committee wanted to provide some reminders for parents and students as you prepare for the upcoming school year. Estate Planning Documents Once a student turns 18 years old, it is important for them to have documents in place that will allow a… Read more »
August 8, 2019
Nowadays, humans pose an even higher risk to an organization’s cybersecurity defense than software flaws and vulnerabilities. Luckily, common sense thinking can be more effective against cyber criminals than sophisticated tools. Here are 10 cybersecurity tips to help protect yourself and your organization from security threats. 1. Be cautious with links and attachments in emails.… Read more »
August 8, 2019
There is a lot to be said about the benefit of setting a goal. Who hasn’t made a mental note to exercise a little more, get a bit more sleep, or be more present in your day for loved ones? I know I have! What often times gets overlooked is that those three mental notes,… Read more »
August 1, 2019
While there have been many times in my life when I have felt tremendous joy and pride, whenever I’m asked for the one thing I’m most proud about, I never hesitate sharing my favorite response. My Scouting experience – which led to me to become an Eagle Scout, the highest and most prestigious rank in… Read more »
July 29, 2019
Across the country, many people went into this year’s tax season with one big question in mind: How will the new tax law affect me? It was a tax season for the history books, as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which passed in December 2017, made fundamental changes to the U.S. tax code,… Read more »
July 23, 2019
Last year was characterized by central banks raising interest rates and tightening liquidity which caused essentially all asset classes to decline. As promises of rate increases have dramatically shifted to expectations of rate cuts this year, virtually all asset classes have reversed course. Stocks, bonds, and commodities have all rallied, making this year the opposite… Read more »