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.

Taking care of your employees' financial wellness is the right thing to do - and it can be good for your company. People who are financially stable are happier, healthier and more productive. As your employees’ main source of income, health insurance and retirement plans, you may be best positioned to help. So what can you do about it?

Because HSAs are tied to the ominously named “high-deductible health plan,” they sometimes get a bad rap. That’s really too bad because they offer a great many benefits to both employers and their employees. In addition to helping your people make better health choices and start savvy investing, they can help your company save money.

People are more likely to do business with those who are close by or with whom they interact often. But networking and handing out business cards isn't enough. The key is creating intentional, genuine connections. Join this conversation with national radio host Ken Coleman on how to bond with people and places that will lead to growth for your business.

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.

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.”

Microsoft is ending support for its Windows 7 operating system on Jan. 14, 2020. What does that mean for you? If your computer runs Windows 7, it will still work after Jan. 14. But you will be more susceptible to cyberattack.

Reports on the Equifax security breach indicate that hackers have accessed the personal information of up to 143 million people, including names, addresses, birth dates, social security numbers and some driver’s license numbers. We at Pinnacle take this news very seriously. We are working directly with our Equifax contacts to determine how it may have affected our clients.