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  • The Hidden Tax Torpedo in the One Big Beautiful Bill and How to Avoid It
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    The Hidden Tax Torpedo in the One Big Beautiful Bill and How to Avoid It

    The One Big Beautiful Bill Act raises the SALT deduction cap to $40,000 for 2025. High earners near the $500,000 mark should plan carefully to avoid the “tax torpedo” and higher rates.
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  • Northwest Financial Corp Earns Prestigious 2025 The Des Moines Register Top Workplaces Award
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    Northwest Financial Corp Earns Prestigious 2025 The Des Moines Register Top Workplaces Award

    Northwest Financial Corp. has been awarded a 2025 Top Workplaces honor by the Des Moines Register.
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  • Student Loans After the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: What Families Need to Know
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    Student Loans After the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: What Families Need to Know

    On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act became law, ushering in major changes to the federal student loan system.
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  • 5 Essential Tips for Teaching Kids About Investing
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    5 Essential Tips for Teaching Kids About Investing

    Teaching your children how to invest is one of the most powerful gifts you can give them. When kids understand that money isn’t just for spending—but can also grow over time—it opens the door to lifelong financial confidence and smarter decision-making.
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  • Will vs. Trust: Which Best Protects Your Wealth and Legacy?
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    Will vs. Trust: Which Best Protects Your Wealth and Legacy?

    A Last Will and Testament and a Revocable Trust are two essential tools for distributing assets — but which one is the right fit for your estate plan?
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  • How a Financial Advisor Can Help During Market Volatility
    How a Financial Advisor Can Help During Market Volatility
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    How a Financial Advisor Can Help During Market Volatility

    Reading headlines about huge swings in the financial markets can be stressful for even the most seasoned investors. It’s natural to feel uneasy watching portfolio values fluctuate, but moments like these also present opportunities. In our view, volatility can become a tool rather than a threat.
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  • You Just Received an Inheritance. Now What?
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    You Just Received an Inheritance. Now What?

    There are many things one can do to ensure a smooth transfer of assets from donor to beneficiary prior to death.
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  • Barnett joins Northwest Bank as Wealth Advisor in West Des Moines
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    Barnett joins Northwest Bank as Wealth Advisor in West Des Moines

    By: Jared Barnett
    Travis Simpson, Regional President at Northwest Bank is pleased to announce that Jared Barnett has accepted the position as Wealth Advisor with Northwest Wealth Management in West Des Moines, IA.
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  • Costly Wealth Transfer Mistakes to Avoid
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    Costly Wealth Transfer Mistakes to Avoid

    Transferring wealth is a complex process that requires careful planning, clear communication, and regular updates. Your estate plan, which includes your legacy plan and trust documents, ensures that your wealth is distributed according to your wishes. However, without proper planning, costly mistakes—sometimes irreversible—can occur.
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