Guidance for Financial Professionals

From National Football League regulations to federal tax laws, rule changes alter the playing field—and adapting to those shifts is crucial to avoid costly penalties and maximize winnings in football games and financial goals alike.

The infamous Donner Party consisted of a group of westward-bound pioneer families who embarked on a journey that would take them from the Midwest to California. The mood was hopeful at the start of their wagon-train journey as they sought out good fortune and opportunity.

Some of life’s most profound moments occur when we approach what is broken as an opportunity to create something beautiful. Take, for example, kintsugi—the 400-year-old Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with urushi lacquer dusted or mixed with powdered gold, silver, or platinum.

If a researcher could travel back to the 1970s to ask average Americans about their pasta consumption, it is likely their responses would be fairly narrow: spaghetti and meatballs, American goulash, maybe even SpaghettiOs or Chef Boyardee Ravioli.

Nothing encapsulates the spirit of summer more than the fair, whether it’s a 167-year-old tradition like the Indiana State Fair, attended by nearly one million people annually, or a more local event populated by neighbors (and animals) from across the county.

Driving is a beloved part of American culture, whether cruising in a classic car, enjoying the open air in a convertible, or heading down the highway on a road trip. Of course, no matter where they’re going, drivers should pay attention to the signs for information about the speed limit, the distance to the next major city, or which amenities are available at an upcoming stop.

For ancient mariners, sailing across the Mediterranean to northern Egypt became more treacherous as they approached the coast. Homer noted in The Odyssey that the coast of Egypt consisted of a broad delta and endless deserts, with very few landmarks by which to navigate.

For most people, the threat of a tornado, hurricane, or other severe weather brings a sense of trepidation. These weather events are uncommon, unpredictable, and potentially dangerous, requiring people to take action and seek shelter to ensure their own protection.

The audience is quiet in anticipation. The orchestra is seated and ready on the stage, waiting for the world-famous conductor to take the podium. Suddenly, a doorman from the lobby moves down the aisle, takes to the podium, and raises the conductor’s baton.