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A financial plan is a written document that lays out your future financial, business and lifestyle goals and maps out comprehensive strategies for achieving them. Contrary to popular belief, financial planning is not just for the wealthy. Rather, it is a critical planning tool that can help all individuals at all income levels make informed […]

It is a good idea to annually assess the decisions you make that affect your physical and mental wellbeing. For some, this exercise may result in the adoption of a healthier diet, a more regimented exercise routine or a promise to spend more time outdoors. However, as you take steps to improve your health, it […]

The death of a spouse can be one of the most devastating events in an individual’s life. Not only must surviving spouses cope with the emotional, mental and physical turmoil of their crushing grief, but they will also face a tsunami of legal and financial decisions, including the responsibility to pay their bills, keep the […]

Women spend a significant portion of their lives putting their families first, tending to the needs of husbands, children and aging parents often before themselves. The problem is that as these women approach retirement age, they are finding themselves without the benefit of ample savings to carry them through their golden years. According to the […]

According to Pew Research Center, half of adults ages 18 to 29 were living with one or both of their parents in 2022. This was down from a peak of 52% in June 2020 but still significantly higher than the 44 percent who were living with their parents in 2010. While these living arrangements can […]

Growing a family, buying a first or second home and retiring from your professional career are exciting life events that most of us love to talk about but few of us plan for in advance. If we put off planning for these happy occasions, imagine how little time we actually devote to planning for life’s […]

The equity markets provide investors with opportunities to build wealth, but not without risks. Before putting any money into the public markets or any investment vehicles, you should take the time to consider your long-term goals, risk tolerance and time horizon. When these factors are accounted for in a well-thought-out strategy, you may be better […]

The income you earn can come from various sources, including employment wages, business income, investment returns, and even the lottery, if you are so lucky. As you receive money, it is important to recognize what you are required to report to the IRS and the amounts that are subject to federal taxes (and sometimes state […]

High-net-worth families breathed a collective sigh of relief as 2021 concluded without Congressional approval of the White House’s Build Back Better economic and social services agenda. However, even with the potential demise of the bill and many of its previously proposed tax consequences, wealthy families should not put on hold the estate-planning strategies they already […]

The emotional rollercoaster individuals endure during and after a divorce can be debilitating. Equally devastating are the financial fallouts that can ensue from these life transitions. However, there is a ray of sunshine beyond the storm when women take a moment to assess the facts of their newly single life and rebuild a strong financial […]