Goodwin & Smith Financial Services

10/18/2026

Life evolves constantly, and your legacy approach should too. Marriage, divorce, welcoming a child, health shifts, or legislative changes are all good reasons to revisit whether your current approach still matches your goals.

Review your legacy approach regularly, particularly following significant life events or legislative updates.

10/17/2026

If you're 50 or older, you're eligible to contribute more to your 401(k). See how those extra dollars could add up by the time you retire.

See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.

10/16/2026

Is buying always better than renting? Not necessarily. Run the numbers on both sides to see which option makes more sense for your situation and timeline.

Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.

10/14/2026

Estimate the total amount you may need saved to support your desired retirement lifestyle.

10/14/2026

Read the latest issue of Retire Wise here:

October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and for retirees and near-retirees, that awareness matters more than most people realize. Scammers increasingly…

10/13/2026

Your debt-to-income ratio is one of the key numbers lenders look at. Find out where you stand and what it might mean for major financial decisions.

10/12/2026

Inflation is back in the spotlight as the Fed prepares for its next meeting. This week's CPI and PPI reports are expected to tell two different stories: higher headline inflation driven by rising energy prices, but potentially softer core inflation beneath the surface.
Join CIO Gene Goldman on this week's episode of as he breaks down what the latest inflation data could mean for Fed policy, interest rates, and the path forward for markets.

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10/12/2026

Discover the YOLO Economy and why Millennials are prioritizing experiences over material things in this thought-provoking article.

10/11/2026

Updated your estate strategy for a second marriage? You may not be caring for dependents from your previous one.

Second marriages are a trigger event to revisit any existing estate strategies.

10/10/2026

A home is the single largest financial commitment for most people. What mortgage fits you best?

Selecting a mortgage isn't an easy process. Get a better understanding of how professionals make the right decisions.