by Shauna Newton | Aug 28, 2024 | Blog
Nearly every American worker is covered by the social insurance program known as Social Security. But many do not fully understand the Social Security system or the benefits to which they are entitled. The goal of this article is to summarize Social Security...
by Shauna Newton | Aug 15, 2024 | Blog
Safeguarding Your Firearms for Current & Future Generations Firearms ownership is a delicate but ever-present topic in both American culture and law. If you own firearms, as a responsible gun owner, it is important to consider how these assets will be managed both...
by Shauna Newton | Jun 7, 2024 | Blog
How to Best Protect Your Finances in Case of Cognitive Decline (Part Two) In our previous post we explained how Great Plains Trust Company has implemented some new procedures to prevent financial exploitation of our customers, particularly in the case of diminished...
by Shauna Newton | Jun 3, 2024 | Blog
With the start summer, now is the perfect time to do some “spring cleaning” to get your financial records and estate planning documents in order. These are some things you can do to get ready for the year ahead: • Check the contact information on file with each of...
by Shauna Newton | Jun 3, 2024 | Blog
The Trustees of the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) trust fund provide an annual report on the current and projected financial status of the Social Security program. Based on prior reports, the Social Security program faces a significant financing issue....
by Shauna Newton | Feb 28, 2024 | Blog
As part of the Corporate Transparency Act which was passed by Congress in 2021, small businesses have new reporting requirements beginning January 1, 2024. The new rules promulgated by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network...
