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Keep More of Your Wealth With Smart Investment Placement

Tax-smart investing focuses on reducing the taxes that quietly chip away at your returns. By placing each investment in the account where it’s treated most favorably, you can limit annual tax drag and keep more of your gains over time.

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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?

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, keep...

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donating stock vs cash

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

Here is the quick take on stock vs cash donations: If you have long-term appreciated stock, gifting shares often lets you deduct...

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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

This article introduces the concept of longevity planning—an approach that blends financial strategy with health, lifestyle, and...

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3 generations, choosing an IRA beneficiary

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How Your IRA Beneficiary Choice Affects Inheritance Taxes

Naming an IRA beneficiary might seem simple, but it can have major tax consequences for your heir. This article explains how different...

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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 side...

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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

Every week I see new headlines about retirement. A magic number to hit. A single “safe” withdrawal rate. If you’re within ten years of retiring,...

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friend comforting grieving friend who is navigating a loss of a loved one

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How to Comfort Someone Grieving a Loss: What to Say, and What to Avoid Saying

Talking about death and loss is one of the hardest conversations to have. It’s uncomfortable! Many of us don't know what to say or how to say it, so...

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OBBBA Tax Law, roth conversions, retirement tax planning, SALT deduction, IRMAA, senior deduction

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Roth Conversions are More Complicated and More Important After OBBBA

The new “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) has been making headlines for its sweeping tax law changes. While it didn’t alter Roth IRA rules...

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