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When the stock market drops, don’t panic sell, stick to your plan, and keep contributions going like this family playing football.

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What Should I Do When the Stock Market Drops?

Key Steps When the Stock Market Drops: Follow a few calm rules: don’t panic-sell, and trust your plan. If you’re still building your wealth,...

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A couple resting from a hike making the choice to donate stock or cash to their favorite charity.

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Is It Better to Donate Stock or Cash to Help My Favorite Cause?

Quick take on stock vs cash donations: If you have long-term appreciated stock, gifting shares often lets you deduct market value and avoid...

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Millennials should plan ahead for longevity in retirement like these young women riding a bike

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Longevity Planning: Millennials Should Plan to Enjoy a Long Retirement

Intro to Millennial Longevity Planning: This article introduces an approach that blends financial strategy with health, lifestyle, and purpose....

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Private equity ownership in senior housing. Senior friends playing game of cards together

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Navigating Senior Housing Communities: Managing Risks and the Rise of Private Equity

The decision to move into a senior housing community is rarely simple. Beyond the personal and emotional considerations, there’s a financial...

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Couple explores a 15 or 30 year mortgage option

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15 vs. 30-Year Mortgage: A Comparison for Gen X Home Buyers

This article compares 15- and 30-year mortgages for Gen X buyers, highlighting the trade-offs between faster payoff and greater monthly...

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personalized retirement planning

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Beyond the Headlines: Personalized Retirement Planning

Personalized retirement planning means building your strategy around your own goals, tax situation, healthcare expectations and family dynamics...

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role of insurance in financial plan

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How Insurance Strengthens Your Financial Plan

Insurance plays a central role in protecting your financial foundation—especially in your 40s and 50s, when your income, savings, and goals are...

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Multi-Generational Wealth Plans: 4 Strategies Beyond Trusts

This piece explains four legacy-planning moves that go beyond trusts: regular family conversations, tax-timed Roth conversions, liquidity via...

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couple outside of home discussing if reverse mortgage is right for them

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Reverse Mortgages: Why They're Rarely the Right Fit

Reverse mortgages are rarely a good fit, but there are specific situations—like limited income with no desire to leave the home to heirs—when...

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50 year old Gen X, Steps to get on track financially like this hiking couple

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Financial Planning in Your 50's: 8 Ways to Maximize Your Prime Earning Years

Financial planning in your 50’s means taking stock of where you are, revisiting your goals, and using catch‑up tools while you’re still in your...

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