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Financial Planning

The Intangible Value of a Financial Planner

Let’s discuss the valuable things a financial planner provides.

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  • Posted: Aug 28 2026
  • Tags: financial planner
Financial Priorities in your 40s

Financial Priorities for Your 40s: Build Wealth and Plan for Retirement

Much like your 30s, your 40s are often busy and filled with competing financial priorities. By now, you likely have your financial basics covered, so you can refine your plan and focus on your most important goals. This is also…

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  • Posted: Aug 14 2026
  • Tags: Estate, finance 101, Lifestyle, retirement, Taxes
QCD charitable giving

QCDs: One of the Tax Code’s Best-Kept Secrets

A QCD allows an IRA owner, at least age 70½, to direct money from an IRA to an eligible charitable organization.

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  • Posted: Jul 31 2026
  • Tags: Philanthropy, QCD, RMD, Taxes
Take a quiz

Would You Pass This 8-Question Money Quiz?

If I told you there is an eight-question quiz that tested your financial knowledge, how do you think you would score? According to a recent study from the TIAA Institute and the Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center (GFLEC), only 5%…

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  • Posted: Jul 17 2026
  • Tags: finance 101
Messy Middle

The “Messy Middle”: The Money Moves That Matter Most in Your 30s

The habits you build in your 30s can make a big difference in your long-term financial security.

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  • Posted: Jul 6 2026
  • Tags: career, debt, emergency fund, life stages, retirement, savings
Financial Acceptance

The Five Stages of Financial Acceptance: When Reality Changes the Plan

Utilizing a five step framework to manage financial uncertainty and change.

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  • Posted: Jun 19 2026
Stock market

Finding Focus When the Market Feels Fast

With the stock market at record highs you may worry about another bubble.

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  • Posted: Jun 5 2026
  • Tags: Investments
Student Loans

Student Loans After SAVE

Borrowers enrolled in SAVE are now required to choose a new repayment plan.

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  • Posted: May 22 2026
3 options

Gold, Crypto or Cash? The Game Show Nobody Asked For

Before you choose, your financial planner says to take a closer look at your options.

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  • Posted: May 8 2026
Try something new

Stay Curious: Why Trying New Things Is Good for Your Mind—and Your Life

Exploring new interests keep our minds sharp and engaged.

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  • Posted: Apr 27 2026
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