Avant-Garde Wealth Partners - Financial Advisor: Matthew Hooker

10/17/2026

Making Lemonade from Lemons

10/16/2026

Schoolhouse Rock in 2026

10/12/2026

🎯 One goal. One number. One timeline.

What are you saving for next? 💭

Pick your goal today, put a dollar amount and a date on it, and figure out your monthly number. 🧮

Then take one small step today:
💸 Boost an automatic contribution
🏦 Open a separate account just for that goal
⚡ Move a set amount over now

Progress starts with the first move. 🌟

10/10/2026

🗓️Medicare Open Enrollment Begins October 15 🗓️

Whether it’s for yourself, a parent, or someone you care about, Medicare Open Enrollment is the window to review coverage and explore options for the upcoming year.

💡Remember, you can change your Medicare elections every year. If your needs have changed, it's worth reviewing to see if another option would be better. If you’re unsure where to start, now’s the time to ask questions and get the facts.

🗓️ Deadline: December 7 🗓️

🔍 Mark your calendar and double-check your current coverage before time runs out.

10/10/2026

Congress passed SECURE 2.0, a new set of retirement rules to make saving and accessing funds for retirement easier. Check out the major provisions of the law.

A timeline covering a few of the major provisions of the SECURE Act 2.0.

10/07/2026

Join the Bellevue Alumni Association on Friday, October 9th at Bellevue East High School as the Chieftains take on the Thunderbirds under the lights!

We will have the Alumni Tent set up outside the stadium and are hosting a free raffle where you can win one of three $50 gift cards to local, alumni-owned, award-winning restaurants including Stella's, Catfish Lake at The Lodge, and The Special!

Thank you to Bellevue High graduates Ed and Dr. Anna Fisher (Classes of 1976 & 1977) for donating the gift cards!!

10/07/2026

Chris Rock once remarked, “You don’t pay taxes – they take taxes.” That applies not only to income, but also to capital gains.

Understanding how capital gains are taxed may help you refine your investment strategies.

10/03/2026

A convincing message isn’t always a legitimate one. Scammers may impersonate trusted organizations, create urgency, or use realistic websites to persuade you to send money or share information.

Learn how to recognize signs of fraud and protect your money and personal information.

10/02/2026

Looking at this old photo takes me back to family summer vacations that taught me some of life's biggest financial lessons.

Back then, vacations weren't about fancy resorts, expensive attractions, or eating out every night. They were about packing soggy ham and cheese sandwiches from home, splitting snacks, and looking forward to Sun-Maid raisins for dessert. At the time, it felt rough. Really rough. 😅

But looking back, I'm grateful for those experiences.

My parents showed my siblings and me that having fun didn't require spending money we didn't have. We learned patience, budgeting, delayed gratification, and the difference between needs and wants long before we understood terms like "financial planning" or "wealth building."

Those vacations weren't extravagant, but the lessons were priceless.

It's funny how some of the moments we complained about as kids end up becoming the stories and values that shape us as adults.

What financial lesson did you learn growing up that still influences your decisions today?

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