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From Humble Beginnings to Lasting Partnerships: FCT at 25

By: Kathleen Donnelly, Executive Vice President, Managing Director I joined First Community Trust (FCT) one month into FCT opening its doors. In many ways, those same doors were opened for me as a professional. We have grown together by helping positively impact...

2026’s New Roth 401(k) Catch-Up Contribution Rule

If you’re 50+ and want to make catch-up contributions to your employer-sponsored retirement plan, this article includes details on a SECURE 2.0 Act change that may affect how those contributions are made beginning in 2026.   Starting January 1, 2026,...

12 Questions to Shape Your Retirement Plan

Retirement isn’t just an age or a date circled on the calendar—it’s the beginning of a new chapter. For some, it means travel and adventure; for others, it’s about slowing down, pursuing passions, or spending time with family. Whatever your vision, the key is having a...