Shawna R. Ballard, Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC

08/28/2026

Tax season tip 💡​

If you had significant medical or dental expenses last year, some out‑of‑pocket costs may be deductible — and could help lower your overall tax bill.​

While filing:​
✅ Gather receipts for qualifying medical visits, procedures, or treatments​
✅ Review whether expenses exceed the applicable threshold for deduction

08/27/2026

Markets change, but your long-term goals don’t have to. Solutions that balance growth opportunity with a level of protection can help you stay focused through the markets ups and downs. A plan built to adapt can make all the difference, so send me a message to discuss strategies for staying prepared.

08/26/2026

Interest rates may stay higher for longer, but that doesn't mean investors should put their plans on hold.

Today's environment may offer opportunities to earn income, put excess cash to work and strengthen portfolio diversification. Rather than waiting for rates to fall, now may be a good time to review whether your investments are aligned with your long-term goals.

4 strategies to consider for your portfolio.

08/25/2026

One of the most important parts of my role is helping clients stay focused amid changing market and economic conditions. This article takes a closer look at the latest tariff developments and provides useful context on what they may mean for the economy, markets and long-term investors.

Why today’s tariffs may have more staying power.

08/24/2026

As more high-profile private companies move closer to the public markets, many investors are asking the same question: Should these opportunities play a role in my portfolio?

Before getting caught up in the headlines, it's important to understand the risks, opportunities and ways to gain exposure. Let’s connect if you’d like to discuss.

Learn how mega IPOs could affect your portfolio and explore ways to gain exposure.

08/21/2026

Tax season reminder 📅​

You may still be able to make certain retirement contributions for last year before Tax Day — potentially lowering your taxable income and supporting long‑term goals.

08/20/2026

As retirement gets closer, many people look for ways to stay invested while also protecting what they’ve built. Solutions that can help buffer the impacts of market downturns may provide greater confidence as you plan for the road ahead. Let’s connect to explore options for managing risk in retirement.

08/19/2026

How will the newly signed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) impact you? We break down what you need to know about key tax changes.

Learn what this law’s key tax provisions could mean for your finances.

08/16/2026

Tax season reminder 📋​

Your charitable donations — from cash to clothing — may be deductible and could help lower your taxable income.

08/14/2026

Is “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) hiding consumer debt? Credit card debt is at an all-time high (but historically low as a percentage of consumer income), but an evaluation of consumer exposure to the BNPL space suggests that it offers a very modest level of additional burden. Read more in this report from the Ameriprise Investment Research Group.