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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and a good time to remind everyone to be vigilant when it comes to preventing fraud. It is especially important to let us know if you receive any suspicious calls or emails related to your Baron accounts. Baron Financial Group is committed to the protection and security of your personal information. As part of our Responsible Guidance platform, we have created a multi-part video series to educate you on Cybersecurity. Part 2 of our series discusses how we protect your data through our cybersecurity program, which includes:

The "Baron Financial Group Market Update" is a video series where we present what has happened in the markets, what our team is doing now, and what we are looking at down the road. Is current investment performance causing recency bias? It is a video with audio, so if you prefer to just listen, click play and enjoy! Presented by Anthony Benante, CFA, CFP®. Watch our September 2025 Market Update video here:

Medicare is health insurance for individuals who are 65 and older, under 65 with certain disabilities, or those who have End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) or Amyotrophic Sclerosis (ALS). The Medicare annual open enrollment period for the 2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription plans begins Oct. 15, 2025, and runs through December 7, 2025. You can change your Medicare Advantage and Part D plans without special enrollment requirements. Should I change my Medicare coverage during open enrollment?

If you are thinking about retirement, we strongly suggest you plan ahead and consider what your retirement needs and goals will be and what financial resources are available for you to support your anticipated lifestyle. Here are Baron's suggested top ten priorities when planning for retirement:

As part of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) that was signed into effect on July 4, 2025, there are several “clean energy” tax credits that will expire. Please see below some deadlines to be aware of if you were considering any of these purchases and/or improvements.

The "Baron Financial Group Market Update" is a video series where we present what has happened in the markets, what our team is doing now, and what we are looking at down the road. Economic data continues to be mixed in August. It is a video with audio, so if you prefer to just listen, click play and enjoy! Presented by Anthony Benante, CFA, CFP®. Watch our August 2025 Market Update video here:

The ANCHOR program is available for eligible New Jersey residents who owned or rented their main residence as of October 1, 2024. If you are a New Jersey resident who is 65 and older or was receiving Social Security Disability benefits on December 31, 2024, you can now submit a single application for Property Tax Relief for tax year 2024. For easy reference, the following information has been gathered from the NJ Treasury - Division of Taxation website for Senior Freeze, ANCHOR, and Stay NJ programs.

Baron Financial Group is proud to be a member of the Fair Lawn community for over 25 years. Our principal office is located on Route 208 South, not far from Fair Lawn High School. We have been honored to present scholarships to 30 Fair Lawn High School graduates over 15 years. This year we are pleased to award a Baron Financial Group scholarship to two deserving graduates from the class of 2025 who are continuing their education in a business program

The "Baron Financial Group Market Update" is a video series where we present what has happened in the markets, what our team is doing now, and what we are looking at down the road. Economic growth returns with mixed market results. It is a video with audio, so if you prefer to just listen, click play and enjoy! Presented by Anthony Benante, CFA, CFP®. Watch our July 2025 Market Update video here:

Baron Financial Team Answers Questions About “Your Personal Economy” - the aspects of your financial life that are unique to you. Presented by Victor Cannillo, NAPFA-Registered Financial Advisor. Today’s video answers the question, how do I create an income stream in retirement? We are going to cover three common income resources that may be available to you in retirement. View or listen to our video to learn more.

There are important questions at certain ages that you should keep in mind on your journey. Your options for Retirement and Financial Planning need to be given very serious thought and examination. You need to identify your goals, explore your options, and test for the unexpected. Am I OK financially? Can I live the lifestyle that I want in retirement?

James Suazo, a Wealth Manager at Baron Financial Group, is quoted on this topic, answering a reader’s question on NJMoneyHelp.com by Karin Price Mueller, “I’m 64 and considering retirement. Can I afford it?”. Your options for retirement need to be given very serious thought and examination to determine your needs and sources of income. Having a financial plan in place prior to retirement ...