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Financial Focus®: Building your child’s education fund, one brick at a time

Every solid house starts with a good blueprint and a strong foundation. Saving for a child's education is very similar. College costs can seem daunting....

Financial Focus®: Debunking five common Social Security myths

Social Security is often one of the most important income sources in retirement. Yet widespread myths about how it works can lead to confusion,...

Financial Focus®: The Hidden Danger of Investing Too Cautiously

One of the most significant risks investors face isn’t losing money in a market dip; it’s failing to reach...

Financial Focus®: Small habits help shape a stronger financial future

Financial security doesn’t have to come from a big salary, a lucky investment or some dramatic turning point. For...

Cathy Jo Loy Capitol Report: Keeping Missouri’s Energy Affordable and Reliable

One of the issues I hear about most often from constituents is the rising cost of electricity. Families, those...

Financial Focus®: Turn your savings into paychecks in retirement

Margaret had saved diligently for decades. Every paycheck, a portion went toward her retirement account. Then, the day finally...

Financial Focus®: Five questions that could change how you see retirement

Saving for retirement is important, but it's only part of the picture. If you're within five to 10 years...

Financial Focus®: Ten financial steps to take before and after your wedding day

Getting married is a major decision that comes with a financial to-do list that's arguably more important than choosing...