7/30/2025 - By Lorraine Faust, CRCM
Fair lending compliance is once again in flux. President Trump’s second administration has brought new priorities and raised questions about the direction of enforcement across federal agencies. Read more...
7/29/2025 - By Michael C. Hall, CFP
Whether you’ve built a successful business, have a growing family, or simply want to ensure your final wishes are honored, this post will help you understand the foundational elements of estate planning and how to begin creating a plan that reflects your values. Read why estate planning matters.
7/28/2025 - By Terry Treadwell, CPA
We are observing that accuracy in ALM modeling has become an increasing focus area for many of our financial institution clients. Model accuracy is especially important to those using their ALM models...
7/21/2025 - By David Uslan, CPA
OBBBA, signed into law on July 4, 2025, makes permanent many provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act while introducing new tax benefits for individuals and businesses. At Saltmarsh, we are continuing to review the new provisions and their impact on your tax strategy. This article highlights some of the most significant changes from our initial review of the OBBBA.
7/15/2025 - By Paul Allen, CPA, Director and Sarah Oliver, CRCM, Director
The Federal Reserve’s monetary policy continues to shape the financial landscape, with community banks feeling the impact most acutely. As of June 2025, the Fed has held the federal funds rate steady at 4.25%–4.50% for the fourth consecutive meeting.