Avant-Garde Wealth Partners - Financial Advisor: Matthew Hooker

06/15/2026

Ah, 59 — the age where every personal-finance headline suddenly knows your name and wants to “talk about your number.” ☕📊

You pour your coffee, and the internet goes: “Here’s how your retirement savings stack up against expert targets and national averages.” Cool. Cool cool cool. Nothing like a benchmark standing there with its hands on its hips before 8 a.m.

A few things worth a chuckle (and a second look):

→ “Average” savings get dragged upward by a handful of people whose boats have boats. The median is the friend who actually tells you the truth.
→ 59 is basically financial study week. The IRS even hands you catch-up contributions — the grown-up version of cramming, except the final is the next 30 years.
→ And 59½ is the only half-birthday adults get genuinely excited about.

The actual punchline: the “right number” isn’t on a chart. It’s your spending, your health care, your Social Security timing, and the life you actually want to live. Benchmarks are a mirror, not a verdict.

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06/15/2026

Ah, 59 — the age where every personal-finance headline suddenly knows your name and wants to "talk about your number." ☕📊

You pour your coffee, and the internet goes: "Here's how your retirement savings stack up against expert targets and national averages." Cool. Cool cool cool. Nothing like a benchmark standing there with its hands on its hips before 8 a.m.

A few things worth a chuckle (and a second look):

→ "Average" savings get dragged upward by a handful of people whose boats have boats. The median is the friend who actually tells you the truth.
→ 59 is basically financial study week. The IRS even hands you catch-up contributions — the grown-up version of cramming, except the final is the next 30 years.
→ And 59½ is the only half-birthday adults get genuinely excited about.

The actual punchline: the "right number" isn't on a chart. It's your spending, your health care, your Social Security timing, and the life you actually want to live. Benchmarks are a mirror, not a verdict.

🔗 https://bit.ly/4xfOtRb

06/14/2026

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06/14/2026

Celebrating Flag Day today! It's a day to honor the stars and stripes and everything they represent: unity, history, and national pride. Let's commemorate this day with respect and gratitude for our beautiful flag.

06/13/2026

Let's examine some important considerations for the + community when creating their financial and strategy.

This is for informational purposes only and is not a replacement for real-life advice. Consult your tax, legal, and accounting professionals before modifying your estate or tax strategy. A legal professional may be able to provide more insight if you have questions about what estate documents are appropriate for your situation.

Sources
ml.com, June 23, 2025
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06/12/2026

06/10/2026

June is a natural time to see whether your finances are on track for the year. A midyear check-in can help you spot small changes in spending, savings, or taxes before they become bigger issues.

Use this framework to review your finances, and stay aligned with your goals for the rest of the year.