May / 2026

The Cost of Keeping the Bank of Mom and Dad Open

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Why Does Graduation Matter to Parents’ Finances?  Graduation season is one of the most emotionally charged times of the year for families.... Read More
May / 2026

Continuing Care Retirement Communities: What They Cost, How They Work, and When to Start Preparing 

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Why Is This Conversation So Important Right Now?  The U.S. is in the middle of a sustained demographic shift. More than 61... Read More
Apr / 2026

When Should I Start Taking Social Security: 5 Factors to Consider

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Social Security decisions are often framed as a single question: “When should I start drawing benefits?” That question matters, but it can... Read More
Apr / 2026

Teaching Teens and Young Adults Financial Literacy Through Real-Life Decision Making

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If you are a parent of a teen or young adult, how do you teach them to make confident money decisions before... Read More
Mar / 2026

The Sequence of Returns

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What exactly is the “sequence of returns”? The phrase describes the yearly variation in an investment portfolio’s rate of return. But what kind... Read More
Mar / 2026

Eight Mistakes That Can Upend Your Retirement

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Pursuing your retirement dreams is challenging enough without making some common, and very avoidable, mistakes. Here are eight big mistakes to steer... Read More
Feb / 2026

Deciding When to Take Social Security

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One of the most common questions people ask about Social Security is when they should start taking benefits. Making the right decision... Read More
Feb / 2026

A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List

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John and Mary are nearing retirement and they have a lot of items on their bucket list. Longer life expectancies mean John... Read More
Jan / 2026

The Threat of Identity Theft

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We’ve witnessed firsthand the effects of identity theft on individuals and families. These incidents underscore the need to consider a few proactive... Read More
Jan / 2026

How Often Should You Update Your Estate Strategy?

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Once an estate strategy is in place, it should only require periodic reviews to check that it still reflects your wishes. However,... Read More
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