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1% Better?
Would you like to achieve a 37X change in your life by this time next year? According to productivity expert James Clear -- and a little bit of math -- that's how big of an impact just a 1% daily improvement can make over time. Of course, the reverse is also true:...
Your Questions Answered: Are My Investments FDIC Insured?
Recently a long-time client sold a vacation home and placed the proceeds in her brokerage account. While on a Zoom call along with her son and daughter, she asked me if her account was FDIC insured. I wish this was a simple yes or no answer, but it’s not. Now, the...
Your Questions Answered: Are College Expenses Tax Deductible?
We are always happy to provide a second opinion to friends and family of existing clients. On a recent Second Opinion discussion, we were asked if college expenses are deductible. College expenses are no longer tax deductible but some are eligible for a couple of tax...
Advice For Life
Developing the Best Charitable Giving Strategy
What is the best strategy to achieve your charitable giving goals? That question makes some generous people feel uncomfortable.
5 Tips to Make Your Year-End Giving Go Further
Many charities have annual fundraising campaigns with mega-donors who match contributions — sometimes as much as 3:1 — received during specified timeframes.
How Does Social Security Best Support Your Retirement Plan?
Deciding when to take Social Security is a key decision in your retirement planning.
SMI Transition Planning
Guardianship and Severe Mental Illness
In an earlier post we discussed the importance of choosing the right person or people to be your child’s Advocate when you are no longer around.
Care Management Services
In an earlier post we discussed the importance of choosing the right person or people…
Resource Planning – The Financial Analysis Part 3
Resource planning for your child after you are gone is a straightforward process.
Every month, Paul shares his thoughts, stories, and wisdom.