Stephanie Kidder, Financial Services Prof., Empower Financial Group LLC

02/16/2026

Today is a moment to reflect on leadership, responsibility, and service — values that matter in every community and every generation.
Happy Presidents’ Day!

01/19/2026

Martin Luther King Jr. believed that everyone can be great because everyone can serve.

On this MLK Day, we honor his legacy by recommitting ourselves to service, compassion, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of others—one family, one community at a time.

Let’s continue striving to build a more just and hopeful future together.

01/01/2026

Wishing you a very happy New Year!

09/01/2025

Today we recognize the hard work and dedication of workers everywhere. Enjoy a well-deserved break!

08/12/2025

What decision have you made in life that you are most proud of?

08/11/2025

Many people don’t realize they may have retirement plan accounts sitting untouched from a past job. The free U.S. DOL Retirement Savings Lost & Found site: https://bit.ly/40ZxrIv may help you find out. If it turns out that you are owed a retirement benefit, those funds can still be used to support your future. Let’s talk through your options, from rollovers to how these funds might fit into your bigger retirement picture.

08/08/2025

Teaching kids about money can be one of the most powerful lessons you give them. As parents, you have the unique opportunity to shape their financial future by instilling smart money habits early on. This Make a Difference to Children month, learn how simple activities like saving allowance, discussing needs vs. wants, and setting financial goals can pave the way for their financial literacy and independence.

Research shows our kids' money patterns and habits are established by age 7. A guide to what parents should, and should not be teaching young children about money management and personal finance.

08/07/2025

When was a time that teamwork helped you solve a problem that you couldn’t tackle on your own?

08/06/2025

Joy Taylor, The Kiplinger Tax Letter Editor, answers five questions on inherited IRAs.

In our latest Ask the Editor round-up, Joy Taylor, The Kiplinger Tax Letter Editor, answers five questions on inherited IRAs.

08/05/2025

What have you done in the past that has paved the way for your success today?

08/04/2025

The dispute over Jimmy Buffett's estate highlights crucial lessons for the rest of us on trust creation, including the importance of co-trustee selection, proactive communication and options for conflict resolution.

08/01/2025

Social Security is an important source of income for millions of retirees. Here’s a look at some facts about Social Security that may surprise you.

Even if you’ve been collecting benefits for years, you may have more to learn.