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30/10/2026

Looking for a fall trip with a little history and a little Halloween atmosphere? Smithsonian explores Williamsburg’s centuries of history, preserved architecture and seasonal ghost-tour traditions.

For anyone who likes travel with a story behind it, this is a fun October read.

With nearly 400 years of history, Williamsburg, Virginia, is brimming with ghostly tales

26/10/2026

Planning across generations can involve more than deciding who receives what someday.

Families may also want to talk about:

• Values and charitable priorities
• Education funding
• Family businesses
• Estate-planning documents
• Roles and responsibilities
• How much information younger generations should understand today

The most useful conversations often happen before anyone is forced to make decisions during a crisis.
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23/10/2026

Retirement planning often begins with financial questions, but the life you’re planning for matters just as much. Forbes looks at a few habits that tend to show up among happier retirees, including staying connected, maintaining purpose and making time for the people and experiences that matter most.

The numbers are important. So is knowing what you want those numbers to support.

Happiness in retirement often hinges on a retiree finding purpose, being flexible and enjoying relationships.

21/10/2026

Some of the most meaningful financial goals are about creating opportunities for the people we love.

For parents, planning for a child’s education can be one piece of that bigger picture. A 529 plan is one option families may consider when saving for future education expenses, and starting earlier can provide more time for those savings to grow.

Just as important is considering education savings alongside your other priorities, including retirement and the experiences you want to enjoy together along the way.

Learn more about 529 plans and strategies for saving for education
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20/10/2026

It’s always meaningful to return to a place that played an important role in your own journey.

Ava recently had the opportunity to attend Blue & Gold Weekend at her alma mater, Allegheny College. As part of the weekend, she participated in the Career Connections fair, connecting with current students and sharing her professional experiences. She also had the chance to speak with a class of first-year students about her academic and career journey.

Ava always enjoys opportunities to connect with the next generation, share what she’s learned along the way and give back to a community that has meant so much to her.

16/10/2026

One advantage of retirement can be greater flexibility around when and where you travel. Kiplinger highlights five fall destinations that can offer fewer crowds, milder weather and plenty to explore at a more relaxed pace.

A good reminder that retirement planning is ultimately about creating room for the life you want to live.

Take advantage of retirement’s flexibility with these five fall getaways offering beautiful scenery, great food, history and fewer summer crowds.

15/10/2026

As we enter the final months of 2026, Ameriprise Financial experts discuss the key forces shaping markets and the economy, including inflation, interest rates, Treasury yields and the outlook for investors.

14/10/2026

Retirement planning is not only about reaching a savings number.

It is also about turning accumulated assets into a strategy that can support everyday expenses, travel, family priorities, charitable goals and the unexpected.

That transition from saving to spending can involve Social Security, retirement accounts, pensions, taxes and investment withdrawals working together.

The closer retirement gets, the more useful it can be to think about income — not just account balances.
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12/10/2026

Business owners often spend years building value in their company while putting their own financial planning on the back burner.

But the business and the personal plan are often deeply connected.

Questions worth considering can include:

• What does retirement from the business look like?
• How much of your personal wealth is tied to the company?
• Is there a succession plan?
• How would an unexpected transition affect your family?
• What do you want the business to ultimately provide for you?

A plan for the business should also support a plan for the life around it.
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