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The Retirement Conversation Couples Keep Avoiding
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Article·9 min read

The Retirement Conversation Couples Keep Avoiding

As financial professionals, we spend much of our time helping our clients prepare for retirement.

What Would You Do With a Windfall?
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Article·10 min read

What Would You Do With a Windfall?

After years of walking clients through inheritances, business sales, bonuses, and liquidity events, we have seen how these moments unfold…

Half of Parents Are Still Funding Their Adult Kids: Here's What It's Costing Them
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Article·7 min read

Half of Parents Are Still Funding Their Adult Kids: Here's What It's Costing Them

Graduation season is one of the most emotionally charged times of the year for families.

Continuing Care Retirement Communities: What They Cost, How They Work, and When to Start Preparing
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Article·7 min read

Continuing Care Retirement Communities: What They Cost, How They Work, and When to Start Preparing

The U.S.

When Should I Start Taking Social Security: 5 Factors to Consider
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Article·12 min read

When Should I Start Taking Social Security: 5 Factors to Consider

That question matters, but it can also be limiting.

Teaching Teens and Young Adults Financial Literacy Through Real-Life Decision Making
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Article·10 min read

Teaching Teens and Young Adults Financial Literacy Through Real-Life Decision Making

If you are a parent of a teen or young adult, how do you teach them to make confident money decisions before the stakes are high?

Helping Adult Children Buy a Home: How to Gift a Down Payment The Smart Way
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Article·12 min read

Helping Adult Children Buy a Home: How to Gift a Down Payment The Smart Way

* How can parents or grandparents help with a down payment for adult children?

Three Numbers Every Woman Should Know
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Article·9 min read

Three Numbers Every Woman Should Know

* How much wealth are women on track to control in the next decade, and why does that matter?

Tax Prep vs. Tax Strategy: The Difference Matters More Than You Think
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Article·9 min read

Tax Prep vs. Tax Strategy: The Difference Matters More Than You Think

* Treat tax strategy as a continuous process, not a once-a-year filing exercise.

Understanding the Emotions Behind Financial Decisions
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Article·5 min read

Understanding the Emotions Behind Financial Decisions

* Emotions and biases might influence financial choices more often than most people realize.

AI and the New Face of Fraud: How to Protect Your Identity and Finances in 2026
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Article·7 min read

AI and the New Face of Fraud: How to Protect Your Identity and Finances in 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) may be the most revolutionary technology of our time, with industries scrambling to embrace its possibilities.

2025 in Review and What You Should Know
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Article·10 min read

2025 in Review and What You Should Know

As we begin a new year and consider the opportunities ahead, reflecting on the past year helps put today’s financial landscape into…

Goal Setting That Sticks: Simple Ways to Turn January Motivation into Lasting Wins
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Article·8 min read

Goal Setting That Sticks: Simple Ways to Turn January Motivation into Lasting Wins

Set goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.

Year-End Giving Strategies: Tax-Smart and Impactful
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Article·9 min read

Year-End Giving Strategies: Tax-Smart and Impactful

* A third of annual donations: About one-third of all charitable contributions are made in December.

The True Costs of Caring for Aging Parents
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Article·10 min read

The True Costs of Caring for Aging Parents

* Caring for aging parents is a growing reality for many Americans.

Money Talks: How to Use Holiday Gatherings to Start Family Financial Conversations
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Article·12 min read

Money Talks: How to Use Holiday Gatherings to Start Family Financial Conversations

* Year-end holidays may be a good time to initiate a discussion about financial matters that may impact your family.

Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early?
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Article·9 min read

Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early?

Receiving a bonus, inheritance, or an increase in income often prompts a key financial question: Should I use this money to pay off my…

A 2025 Guide to Protecting Seniors from Fraud
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Article·9 min read

A 2025 Guide to Protecting Seniors from Fraud

If you’ve found yourself stepping into a more active role in your parents’ financial lives, you’re not alone.

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