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08/25/2026

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08/24/2026

Lifetime gifting of your stock or other business interest (such as a partnership interest, if your business is not incorporated) refers to a formal or an informal plan of giving your interest in a business directly to other individuals, probably your children or grandchildren. As opposed to selling....

08/21/2026

On average, Americans think they need $1.46 million to retire comfortably. How does that compare with what retirees in their 60s actually spend?

08/20/2026

When a major storm hits, the damage can feel overwhelming long before the insurance paperwork begins.

08/19/2026

A new 1% interest rate reduction on federal student loans is now available to borrowers enrolled in auto pay.

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08/18/2026

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08/18/2026

Multigenerational living is rising. Household and retirement savings are taking the hit.

Some trips are about getting away. Others are about slowing down and really being there.Lately, luxury travel has been l...
07/15/2026

Some trips are about getting away. Others are about slowing down and really being there.
Lately, luxury travel has been less about doing more and more about choosing experiences that feel memorable, immersive, and just a little indulgent.

Whether that means returning to a favorite destination in a new way or heading somewhere you never thought you’d go, the common thread is simple: curiosity, comfort, and time to enjoy it.

If you could go anywhere next, where would you linger?

There's been a lot of conversation lately about Trump Accounts, and if you're feeling a little confused, you're not alon...
07/14/2026

There's been a lot of conversation lately about Trump Accounts, and if you're feeling a little confused, you're not alone.

Here's the simple version.

If your child was born between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028, they may qualify for a new account that starts with a $1,000 government contribution. From there, family members can contribute up to $5,000 each year if the child is eligible.

What makes people pay attention isn't just the $1,000.

It's the opportunity to start investing for a child's future much earlier than many families have been able to before.

That said, this isn't automatically the right choice for everyone.

Depending on your goals, a 529 plan may still be the better fit for education. In other situations, a Trump Account could offer more flexibility for things like a first home, starting a business, or even building retirement savings.

The best option depends on your family's priorities, not the latest headline.

What's your biggest question about Trump Accounts? Drop it below. If enough people are wondering about the same thing, I'll make another post to answer it.

Over the years, I've noticed that many people delay reaching out to a financial advisor because they're worried about wh...
07/13/2026

Over the years, I've noticed that many people delay reaching out to a financial advisor because they're worried about what they're going to hear. They assume I'm going to tell them they should have started sooner, saved more, made better decisions, or that they're somehow behind everyone else.

Then we sit down together and something interesting happens.

We start where they are.

Not where they should have been five years ago. Not where their neighbor is. Not where an article online says they ought to be. Just where they are today.

The truth is, I've never met anyone whose financial life was perfect. Everyone has things they wish they had done differently. Everyone has questions they've been putting off. Everyone has decisions they've avoided because life got busy or because they weren't sure what to do next.

My job isn't to judge the past.

My job is to help people understand where they stand, identify what needs attention, and create a path forward.

Most people walk into that first conversation expecting criticism.

They usually leave feeling relieved.

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