--- title: XML | September 2021 Newsletter image: https://info.xmlfg.com/hubfs/xml-nl-meta.png --- In this month's newsletter, we take a closer look at some key moves being made by the federal government and examine how they might affect.. | LIFESTYLE DRIVEN ADVICE SEPTEMBER 2021 Hello,   With summer officially behind us, we hope you were able to spend some quality time with your loved ones.   In this month's newsletter, we take a closer look at some key moves being made by the federal government and examine how they might affect your financial picture. First, in a recent video, XML President Curtis Congdon shared his insights on the economic recovery, unemployment, and how the Federal Reserve may respond to lingering concerns about inflation.   Meanwhile, with potential tax increases for high earners on the horizon, an important legal question has surfaced in recent months: Can Congress retroactively increase your taxes? Finally, we also took a look at another key development from Washington, D.C., as we examined the planned increase in Social Security payments and what it could mean for your retirement.   While we’re on the topic of the social safety net, we are holding a webinar on the Medicare Open Enrollment process on Thursday, October 21 at 12:00 PM ET. XML’s Jason Klopman will be joined by Blayney Del Priore and Kevin Patrick Peters from Lifestyle Life Insurance, and they will share the key things to know to make the Medicare enrollment process as seamless as possible. To register for what promises to be an engaging and insightful webinar, click here.   As always, if you have any questions about the information shared in the newsletter, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.   Best,   XML Financial Group   The Race is On In this week's edition of Wealth Insights, Curtis Congdon shares his perspectives on the economic recovery, unemployment, and how the Federal Reserve may respond to lingering concerns about inflation. WATCH THE VIDEO From the Blog       Can Congress Increase Your Taxes? Find out if it's legal for Congress to retroactively increase your taxes and what this means for tax planning strategies. Social Security Payments Set To Increase Next Year With inflation quickly on the rise as the economy recovers from the pandemic, find out how much social security payments are expected to increase in 2022. Upcoming Webinar       Medicare Open Enrollment 101 If you are new to Medicare, the initial enrollment process can be daunting. And if you are already enrolled in Medicare, the upcoming open enrollment period offers a great opportunity to adjust your coverage and ensure you are getting the most out of your healthcare.   On Thursday, October 21 at 12:00 PM ET, XML’s Jason Klopman will be holding a webinar with Blayney Del Priore and Kevin Patrick Peters from Lifestyle Life Insurance to discuss everything you need to know to make the Medicare enrollment process as seamless as possible. REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR Click here to view our full webinar library XML Team News Update       In the News The summer months have been a busy time for XMLFG and we're happy to say that a few XML team members were featured in some terrific articles.   XML CEO & Co-founder, Brett Bernstein, was recently featured in two articles. In this U.S. News article, Brett gives his thoughts on how custodial accounts can actually hinder a child's ability to apply for financial aid for college. You can read the full article here.   The second article was in Financial Planning and features comments from Brett as well as CIG's Co-CIO and Managing Director, Bob Collins, regarding the merger of XML and CIG. Here's the link to the full article.   Lastly, cybersecurity has been top of mind when it comes to protecting the data and intellectual property of firms. In this Investment News article, XML's Chief Compliance Officer, Jennifer Szaro, offers her thoughts on the evolving nature of cybersecurity. Get your tickets XML Financial Group is proud to partner with TEDxOronocoBayPark, the Alexandria, Virginia-based local TEDx conference to be held on Saturday, October 2, 2021. If you haven't purchased your ticket yet, you can do so here. Congratulations, Bob Collins! XML is proud to recognize Bob Collins, CIO and Co-founder of Collins Investment Group (a division of XML), for his and his team's hard work in 2021. Bob was recently recognized as Forbes' #4 Best-In-State Wealth Advisors for 2021 and as one of Barron's 2021 Top 1,200 Financial Advisors. Inspiring the Next Generation  As part of the Barron's in Education program with George Washington University's School of Business, XML and CIG are sponsors of a joint educational program that helps students pair up with a Barron's advisor to help acclimate them for their career ahead. Time for Some Fall Cleaning? This communication is for information and educational purposes only. This is not a recommendation for the sale or investment in any product or strategy nor should it be perceived as individual advice. Information presented has been prepared from sources believed to be reliable but is not guaranteed and does not represent all available data necessary for making investment decisions. 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