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03/31/2026

Investors are anxious, and with good reason. The unsettling events in the Middle East are dominating the headlines, which can put even the most seasoned investor on edge. Will the number of corrections for the S&P 500 increase to 27 this year?

01/29/2026

A Colorado mother wired $2,000 to criminals who cloned her daughter's voice from online clips—in just 3 seconds of audio.

Her daughter was home the entire time.

AI has fundamentally changed how fraud works.

Criminals can now create fake voices, videos, emails, and documents that are nearly indistinguishable from real ones.

The emotional realism—especially of voice cloning—can make these scams devastatingly effective.

Three simple steps can help you manage your risk:
1️⃣ Create a family code word for emergencies. If someone calls asking for money, ask for the code. This defeats voice cloning instantly.
2️⃣ Verify before you act. Hang up and call back on a verified number. Real emergencies can wait 60 seconds.
3️⃣ Limit your digital footprint. Review social media settings and manage public videos/voice recordings that could be used against you.

The threat is real, but so is the solution: awareness, skepticism, and verification.

If you haven’t talked to your family, especially aging parents and young adult children, about these risks, don’t wait any longer.

01/28/2026

What’s the smallest piece of your data that could cause the biggest problem if exposed? 🔐

Why January 28?
Data Privacy Day commemorates the Council of Europe’s Convention 108, which was opened for signature on January 28, 1981, marking the first legally binding international treaty on data protection.

For Individuals:
● Review privacy settings on social platforms, apps, and devices
● Consider turning on multi-factor authentication when available
● Update software and browsers
● Replace weak or reused passwords; consider a password manager

For Businesses:
● Revisit data privacy policies and access controls (least privilege)
● Refresh employee training on phishing and social engineering
● Validate vendor/third-party data practices and breach response steps
● Log and minimize the sensitive data you collect

For Everyone:
● Talk with family about the value of personal information and the risks of oversharing—come up with a “safe word”
● Agree on household norms for passwords, app permissions, and updates

Make security a daily practice—not a once-a-year project.

01/27/2026

Today, January 27, we honor the six million Jews and millions of others murdered in the Holocaust and reaffirm a simple commitment: memory, truth, and vigilance.

As a firm built on trust and relationships, we recognize the importance of remembering our shared history. Today reminds us to approach our work and our community with empathy, dignity, and unwavering respect for all people.

01/23/2026

Are you supporting your adult child financially—or subsidizing their lifestyle?

A July 2025 article in “The Wall Street Journal” titled “Four Ways to Prepare for When Your Adult Kids Need Financial Help” examines how parents can support their grown children without compromising their own financial stability.

Key ideas worth pressure-testing:
Set the frame before the funds. Define purpose, amount, and end date in writing. Treat it like a mini-agreement—clarity preserves relationships. 🤝

● Decide: gift, loan, or guarantee.
● Gift: simple, but set expectations about whether it’s one-time.
● Loan: document terms and a repayment schedule; automate payments.
● Co-signing: can be the highest risk—know you’re taking on the debt if things go sideways.

Your retirement should come first. If help jeopardizes savings, timeline, or insurance coverage, it may be too much.

Avoid open-ended support. Create guardrails, including milestones (such as job search and budgeting courses), time limits, and a check-in date.

Build skills, not dependency. Pair any money with a strategy: budget, emergency fund targets, and next steps to independence. 🧠

Bottom line: Thoughtful structure helps turn thought into progress—and can help keep family dynamics healthy.

01/21/2026

Is “Waiting Until 70” a smart Social Security move? ⏳

An October 2025 piece in “The Wall Street Journal” titled “Why Delaying Your Social Security Benefits May Not Make Sense” pointed out that delaying may not be the best fit for every household. Four angles to consider:

1️⃣ Behavior & Cash-Flow: Many retirees spend income but hesitate to draw principal. Delaying can unintentionally pinch lifestyle early on.
2️⃣ Market/Sequence Risk: “Bridging” with larger portfolio withdrawals while you wait can raise exposure to early-retirement downturns.
3️⃣ Timing & Medicare: Timing can affect how you sequence retirement plan withdrawals and handle Medicare payments.
4️⃣ Longevity & Survivor Needs: Health outlook, age gap, and survivor benefit priorities can tilt the math toward earlier—or later—claiming.

Takeaway: There’s no one-size-fits-all rule. A tailored strategy that models cash-flows, risk, and household goals beats a one-size-fits-all solution.

01/19/2026

Dr. King didn't call for reflection; he called for action. Today, we honor his legacy by focusing on the active pursuit of justice and opportunity. 🕊️

Dignity, access, and opportunity are not abstract ideals; they’re daily work.

In our profession, this means providing insights, ensuring fair access to guidance, and helping families build financial strategies that can span generations.

We’re reflecting, listening, and recommitting to service in the communities we call home.

01/15/2026

Would you accept a lower salary if it meant maintaining a hybrid work schedule?

Stanford University, in June 2024, released a study on hybrid work called “Study finds hybrid work benefits companies and employees,” that’s worth sharing, especially for those who love (or miss) a flexible schedule.

Here’s what they found:
▪️ Employees working from home two days a week were just as productive as those in the office full-time
▪️ They were just as likely to be promoted
▪️ And they were 33 percent less likely to quit, with the biggest drop in turnover among women, non-managers, and those with long commutes

In other words, hybrid work didn’t hurt performance; it kept people engaged and helped them stay with their companies longer.

Many people don’t have a choice about where they work, but it’s still interesting to see different data points.

Would you trade a little salary to keep a hybrid schedule? Or does being in the office full-time feel worth it for the collaboration, energy, and routine it provides?

01/13/2026

If you are 50+, do you know how your catch-up contributions are changing?

1️⃣ Who Is Affected
Employees aged 50+ whose prior-year W-2 F**A wages from the same employer exceed $150,000 (indexed) must make any 2026 catch-up contributions as Roth (after-tax).

2️⃣ When It Applies 📅
The statute kicks in for 2026 contributions. Final IRS regulations took effect on November 17, 2025, and generally apply starting in 2027. For 2026, plans may operate under a reasonable and good-faith interpretation.

3️⃣ What to Verify 🔎
Your plan must offer a Roth source. If it doesn’t, affected employees can’t make catch-ups until Roth is added.

4️⃣ With a Roth IRA, to qualify for the tax-free and penalty-free withdrawal of earnings, Roth IRA distributions must meet a five-year holding requirement and occur after age 59½. Tax-free and penalty-free withdrawals can also be taken under certain other circumstances. The original Roth IRA owner is not required to take minimum annual withdrawals. With a Roth 401(k), employer matching with pre-tax dollars is not distributed tax-free during retirement.

01/08/2026

What changed for your taxes on January 1?

Several Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) items were set to roll off after 2025. In July 2025, Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which modified parts of that “sunset.”

Three 2026 watch-items to know:
● Standard Deduction & Brackets: 2026 amounts are published; the top rate remains 37 percent with updated thresholds.
● Estate & Gift: The basic exclusion is $15,000,000 per person in 2026 (indexed for inflation).
● State and Local Tax (SALT) Deduction: The long-standing $10,000 cap was revised upward beginning in 2025, with specified phase mechanics in later years.

Background:
The TCJA originally scheduled many individual provisions to expire after 2025; OBBBA adjusted several of them.

Net:
2026 tax math is different from 2024–2025, so check the published thresholds before you make assumptions. And check with your tax or accounting professional before modifying your strategy. ⚖️

01/06/2026

2025 wasn't just another year; it rewrote the rules for tax, estate, and investment strategies.

If you haven't reviewed your approaches since July, you're potentially leaving money on the table (or perhaps exposed to unnecessary risk).

Here’s What Changed: Tax Reform Got Real

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act made sweeping changes, including:

→ $15 million estate exemption per person ($30 million per couple)
→ Expanded State and Local Tax deduction to $40,000 (through 2029)
→ New $6,000 senior bonus deduction for those 65+
→ First-ever auto loan interest deduction up to $10,000

But here's the catch: Many of these provisions are temporary and set to expire in the coming years.

Markets Recovered—Then Rallied. Remember "Liberation Day" on April 2? The S&P 500 dropped following the tariff news. It then recovered within a month and continued to climb through the year. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Why 2026 Is Critical:
The elevated estate exemption is labeled "permanent," but we all know tax laws change. For families with significant wealth, this is a window, not a guarantee.

Families who act early to align their tax, estate, and investment strategies with the new landscape will be positioned for decades of advantage.

Have you reviewed your strategy since these changes took effect?

📋 Work with your tax, legal, and accounting professionals before making any changes due to the new tax law. The S&P 500 Composite Index is an unmanaged index that is considered representative of the overall U.S. stock market. Individuals cannot invest directly in an index.

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