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Medicare Webinar Recap

Here is a very brief synopsis and shows what Medicare covers and when you need to sign up.

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When to Start Claiming Social Security

In this piece, I will explore the various claiming strategies and point out where I think the conventional wisdom on Social Security sometimes falls s

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Is the Stock Market Overvalued in 2025? AI Optimism, P/E Ratios, and What Investors Should Do

The S&P 500 is hitting record highs in 2025, explore whether markets are overvalued, how AI factors in, and what it means for investors.

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Is Your Nest Egg Built to Beat Inflation?

Whether you are approaching retirement or already there, it’s important that your financial plan accounts for the impact of inflation.

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A Note on a Common Misconception About Gifting

Many people misunderstand gifting rules, mistakenly thinking larger gifts always incur taxes, when in reality they often just require proper documenta

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One Big Beautiful Bill – What to Know

I have pulled out what I think are five of the most important components and how they could impact you financially.

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Retirement Withdrawal Strategies

Let's explore Retirement Withdrawal Strategies and one of the most important components of retirement planning - your withdrawal rate.

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Life After the 9-to-5: A Guide to Enjoying Retirement

Let's explore the importance of planning not only your finances, but also your mindset and lifestyle for a truly fulfilling retirement.

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Credit Scores Aren’t Magic—Real Tips to Improve Your Credit Score

A good credit score can make a meaningful difference in your financial life.

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What the GDP Receipt Doesn’t Show

I want to discuss what’s really behind the number. Upon close examination, it is one of the more interesting GDP reports in recent memory. 

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Does it Make Sense to Own Stocks Right Now?

Should we even be invested in stocks right now? Wouldn’t it be safer to just sit in cash or CDs and wait it out?

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  • Financial Updates
Quarterly Financial Update – Q1 2025

Let's take a look at what happened in the first quarter and what it could signal for the months to come.

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Markets Are Reacting. Here’s What to Do.

In a time of turmoil and tariffs, a well-constructed portfolio helps you stay focused on long-term progress, not short-term noise.

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Why is Social Security Important?

Social Security has been a hot topic in the news recently, let’s take a look at how Social Security started and how it works.

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8 Questions to Ask a Financial Advisor

Don't know where to start? Here are 8 questions you should ask any financial advisor before you start working with them.