It’s that special time of the year when the holiday spirit is in the air, good friends are always near, and family time fills up our schedules. It’s also the perfect time to take financial inventory and reassess your plan to see if it still aligns with your goals. You may need to make tweaks, as your circumstances have almost…
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As we make our way through November, we start to think about all the things we’re grateful for; however, whether it’s family, friends, opportunities, experiences, good fortune, laughter or love, it can be difficult to find a good way to say “thank you” or spread the spirit of giving. Sometimes, though, it’s much simpler than it might sound, and small…
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Financial planning can be a complex process, especially for those looking for a comprehensive plan that accounts for every aspect of their life. That comprehensive plan traditionally includes budgeting, investing, tax-mitigation, estate planning, and as you get closer to retirement, should even include Medicare and Social Security. One aspect that often goes overlooked, however, is planning for long-term care, or…
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Estate planning is only for the extremely wealthy. I don’t have enough assets to need a will. My family will figure it out. Things will sort themselves out. I’m way too young to start thinking about a legacy plan. Making an estate plan is just too expensive right now. These are just some of the most commonly believed myths about…
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Summer has officially left the building, and it’s time for fall! With fall comes beautiful cool weather and even prettier changing leaves, painting the United States in reds, yellows, oranges and greens. Autmn is also one of the best times of the year to travel, so if you’re planning on using some of your downtime this season to visit a…
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Even the biggest fans of their teams who show up in old, torn jerseys they refuse to throw away can’t deny that food is the best part of a football Sunday, and after a long offseason, we’re just so glad it’s back. Good food just makes us feel better, and there’s nothing like a great meal surrounded by your closest…
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Traditionally, life insurance has been one of those assets someone might hold but hope they never have to use. Often crafted to protect from the worst-case scenario, it’s most known for the death benefit it can offer heirs in the event of untimely death, providing a payout that has the potential to ease both financial and emotional tension. Modern life…
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It’s true. Money can’t buy happiness. You can’t simply walk into a store and purchase it over the counter or off the shelf. It can, however, open avenues that allow you to pursue happiness, giving you the flexibility to chase what makes you feel fulfilled, understood and complete. That flexibility is called financial freedom, and it occurs when you’re no…
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So far through the 2023 summer movie season, the theater has been just as hot as the temperatures. We’ve seen the return of classic characters, mid-year explosions, some extremely effective scares, a few beautiful love stories and arthouse flicks that could pop back up come Oscar season when the calendar turns. No storyline, however, has boomed quite the way one…
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Preparing yourself for retirement can be scary, as so many variables and questions leave timing up in the air and offer little to no confidence when it comes to selecting the perfect moment to quit your job and spend your time doing what you want to do instead of what you have to do. There are, however, strong indicators that…
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