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Fraud Prevention

By |2026-06-30T13:07:27-05:00June 30, 2026|Cyber Security, Featured|

Protection your Biggest Transactions In this week’s email we are going to cover a topic that is always front of mind for us here at PrairieFire and should be front of mind for our clients as well – fraud. Financial fraud continues to get more and more advanced every year, which makes it crucial to stay up to date on the latest scams and regularly verify that your financial assets are protected. You usually hear about fraudsters targeting seniors, but they are also beginning to target individuals who are in their peak earning years – when frequent large financial transactions happen such as, buying homes, conducting renovations, moving across the country for a new job opportunity, etc. Real Estate Wire Fraud: This type of scam remains on the most financially damaging in the United States. According to industry reports it is estimated that $500 million is lost annually due to [...]

529 Plans: What’s New for 2026

By |2026-06-30T13:07:45-05:00June 30, 2026|College Planning, Featured|

The cost of tuition continues to rise year after year with no signs of slowing down – and with lots of schools posting six-figure prices for a bachelor's degree, saving for education is more important than ever! According to J.P. Morgan, tuition inflation has increased 914% since 1983! I would like to share some recent updates around 529 Plans and remind everyone how beneficial they can be when saving for college. The big one is the updated state tax deduction for Iowa residents: up to $6,100 per adult, per beneficiary. This means a couple with two kids can deduct up to $24,200 on their 2026 Iowa Tax Return! Less students are choosing a traditional 4-year undergraduate program by either skipping college all together, or by choosing alternative education paths. These include apprenticeship programs, trade school, beauty school, cosmetology school, etc. 529 Plan funds not only cover tuition, but they can [...]

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