In the INTRUST 2021 Economic Outlook, our view of the economic recovery occurring throughout 2021 is based on several factors, not the least of which is the mitigation of the negative impacts of COVID-19. As the economy improves, the likelihood of inflation and rising interest rates will play an important role in market performance.

Every year, the IRS announces cost-of-living adjustments that affect retirement plan contribution limits and various tax deduction, exclusion, exemption and threshold amounts. Here are a few of the adjustments for 2021.

Low interest rates generally favor certain estate planning strategies, while it may have a detrimental effect on others. Find out which strategies might be most impacted by the current low-interest-rate environment.

Economic conditions at the start of a new decade changed significantly as the pandemic impacted economies across the globe.

Medicare won't cover all of your healthcare costs during retirement, so you may want to buy a supplemental medical insurance policy known as Medigap.

Today, life insurance is a crucial part of many estate plans. Life insurance can also be used to replace wealth lost due to the expenses and taxes that may follow your death, and to make gifts to charity at relatively little cost to you.