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Simplifying the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Simplifying the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

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Now that the Congressional arm-wrestling match has concluded and President Trump has signed the One Big Beautiful Bill into law, you may be wondering how the provisions within its pages will impact you.
What is risk tolerance in investing, and why does it matter?

What is risk tolerance in investing, and why does it matter?

By knowing your risk tolerance in investing, you can better understand your strategy and what to expect during market drawdowns.
Modeling joy in work to perpetuate a family business

Modeling joy in work to perpetuate a family business

From my earliest memories, I had the benefit of watching my dad go to a job every day that he loved. Somehow, from that young age, this impressed upon me that love of your work is all too rare. Wouldn’t I be lucky to join this family business and find that same passion?
Enhanced catch-up contributions in 2025 to maximize your retirement savings

Enhanced catch-up contributions in 2025 to maximize your retirement savings

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Enhanced catch-up contributions in 2025 are providing older workers an exciting opportunity to maximize your retirement savings.

Benefits of working with a financial advisor to improve your investment strategy

Benefits of working with a financial advisor to improve your investment strategy

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Just like with home improvement projects, there are clear benefits to working with a professional. A financial advisor can help you increase investment performance, minimize taxes, and more.
Beyond the numbers: How to unlock the potential of your personal financial statement

Beyond the numbers: How to unlock the potential of your personal financial statement

When you hear the term “personal financial statement,” it’s likely you think of columns of numbers, a balance sheet, and net worth calculations. While the data itself is important for managing personal finances, the true value of a personal financial statement (PFS) goes far beyond the numbers.
Retirement timeline for tax-saving opportunities, other retirement benefits

Retirement timeline for tax-saving opportunities, other retirement benefits

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Are you stashing away the most money possible in your employer’s retirement plan? Contributing the maximum to your individual retirement account (IRA)? What about your Health Savings Account (HSA)? Do you know when you can and when you are required...
Roth vs. traditional: Choosing the best retirement account for my situation

Roth vs. traditional: Choosing the best retirement account for my situation

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Deciding whether a Roth or traditional account is best for you is a very personal experience. Differences in income, retirement expectations, and state tax treatment will all be determining factors in your choice. In a previous blog post, we discussed...
Tax-advantaged retirement accounts: What’s the difference between traditional and Roth?

Tax-advantaged retirement accounts: What’s the difference between traditional and Roth?

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So, you’ve started a new job. Maybe it’s your first job, or maybe you’ve decided to continue your career with a different company. As you begin your new job, you’ll also be setting up contributions into a retirement account. This...
Kids and cash: 3 tips from a fellow parent for teaching your kids about money

Kids and cash: 3 tips from a fellow parent for teaching your kids about money

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Parents, feeling like an ATM these days? Me too! Whether it’s my tween daughters and all their skincare products or my sports-obsessed son wanting the latest and greatest baseball bat or basketball shoes, it seems like my current life stage...
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