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Your Questions Answered: Investing for Short-Term Needs

Recently a client assumed the role of caretake for her mother. The mother had recently gone into assisted living so the daughter sold the home to generate cash to help pay for some of those expenses. She asked us how she needed to invest the money. She needed quick...

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Your Questions Answered: Should I Apply For Financial Aid?

If you're asking yourself whether it's worth applying for financial aid, the answer is YES—no matter your family's financial situation. Many believe financial aid is just for those with major need, but that's not the whole story. Applying for aid is a smart move for...

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Advice For Life

What is Enough for Your Best ROL?

What is Enough for Your Best ROL?

According to one popular rule of thumb, retirees should be able to withdraw 4% from their retirement accounts every year to live comfortably and not run out of money. Another number you might have seen floating around social media is $75,000, which, according to some...

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Are Your Opportunity Costs Hurting Your ROL?

Are Your Opportunity Costs Hurting Your ROL?

If you turn right at an intersection to take the scenic route, then you don't turn left and head straight home. If you have dinner at your favorite pizza restaurant tonight, then you don't have dinner at your favorite sushi restaurant. If you stay home with your...

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SMI Transition Planning

Advocate – Expectations

Advocate – Expectations

This post is to help you think through what an Advocate(s) will be doing for your child. What should be the responsibilities and expectations?

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