Parents do everything in their power to ensure a good life for their children. But some children with disabilities may never become fully independent. How can families plan for a future that’s often uncertain? It can seem insurmountable, but with the right approach and the right kind of help, they can put the pieces in place to prepare for the rest of their child's life.

For many people, fall is the time for selecting health insurance benefits for the following calendar year. If you have selected a high deductible health plan (HDHP) that qualifies for a health savings account (HSA), you might be wondering, “How much should I put in my health savings account?” Our partner for Pinnacle’s new Health & Benefits offerings, WEX, Inc., offers some tips. The short answer is that you should contribute the maximum prorated amount allowed by the IRS, if that’s financially viable for you.

We all want to do more to support our communities and favorite nonprofits, but most of us aren’t wealthy enough to start a private foundation. Or are we? Take a look at this easy, affordable solution for an on-going fund that solidifies your legacy of giving.

Popular opinion says young people have more trouble saving for retirement compared to older generations. That’s a myth. Plenty of people at every age are equally unprepared. You don’t have to be rich or close to retirement to work with a financial planner. In fact, the earlier the better.

No one typically dreams of toiling away at the office after they’ve hit full retirement age, but working for a few more years could make a big difference in your post-retirement lifestyle.

Here are some strategies for retirees to make the most of what they have saved and make sure it lasts.

Social distancing and temporary shutdowns are changing how companies can interact with and accept payment from customers. Adapting to contactless payments and broader solutions like online, phone ordering, curbside pick-up or delivery and virtual gift cards can be a game changer.

National and economic crises have far-reaching effects, and small businesses are especially vulnerable. If you start having doubts about your sustainability, here are some tactics you can explore to help pull your company through.

Many business owners don’t know when they’ll be able to open at full capacity or whether they’ll face another temporary shutdown in the future. It could cause some year-round companies to start thinking and operating with a seasonal model. Here are some tactics to help spread the impact of seasonality.

Trusteer Rapport will not be supported in Tennessee after Dec. 31, 2018. Instructions for uninstalling the software are available here.

Beyond the security of all Pinnacle systems and technologies, there are some very simple ways that Pinnacle clients can monitor their accounts to be sure they are free of fraud.

Pinnacle places the highest importance on protecting our clients’ funds and information. Read this for information on how we accomplish that.

“Business Email Compromise” (or BEC), is becoming an all too common scam executed by cyber thieves. Criminals work to understand and monitor your business processes, request forms, and partners involved over a period of days or weeks, then they generate a highly targeted attack designed to fool you into thinking you are working with a legitimate business partner. Often times these types of scams result in a significant financial loss to the business.

Owner-operated businesses are an ideal target for identity theft. As a sole-proprietor, the owner and the business are considered one in the same. Here is what you should do if you are the victim of a breach.

In today’s environment chances are good that your card information could be compromised in the future. Here’s what to do if you’re a consumer, a merchant or another type of small business to protect yourself from a security breach.

Financial providers and the Secret Service have noted a strong uptick in fraudulent activity during the COVID-19 pandemic. It could be that people have put their guard down because they’re distracted by the anxieties of the day. Or they could be facing deep financial hardship and are therefore more hopeful that a promise to get rich quick will come true. Regardless, a pandemic is the perfect time to remember some very basic tips that will help you avoid fraud.

The COVID-19 pandemic is causing significant financial strain for individuals and businesses. Fraudsters are devising scams to take advantage of people and profit illegally at a time when their target victims are particularly vulnerable.

You should spell out the entire year in any hand-written documents like checks or legal paperwork, as well as any typewritten documents. Shortening the year to “20” can leave you vulnerable to fraudulent backdating by changing a two-digit “20” intended for the year can easily be changed to “2019” or “2018.”