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Family Support or Facility Care? Exploring Your Options

By Jennifer Rualo | January 31, 2025

Long-term care is a topic that often requires thoughtful consideration, especially as you approach retirement or plan for aging. Whether the focus is on maintaining care at home with family support, transitioning to a professional facility, or exploring strategies like aging in place, each option presents a chance to create…

What Is an Age-in-Place Plan, and Why Do You Need One? 

By Marissa Barnhill | January 17, 2025

As we age, the concept of “home” often becomes even more significant, representing comfort, familiarity, and independence. For many older adults, the idea of leaving this meaningful space for a retirement home or assisted living facility may not feel like the right fit. Instead, a growing number are choosing to…

Building Financial Habits That Stick: Long-Term Wealth Strategies for 2025 

By Marissa Barnhill | January 10, 2025

As we move into 2025, forming strong financial habits can play an important role in staying on track with your goals. In a constantly changing financial environment, small, consistent actions—like automating savings, managing spending, and reducing debt—can help you feel more in control and better prepared for the future.  Developing…

Essential Financial Dates for Retirees in 2025

By Marissa Barnhill | January 3, 2025

For retirees, keeping track of key financial dates can help with managing important tasks like tax filings, healthcare decisions, and retirement account distributions. This list of 2025 milestones highlights notable deadlines that could impact your financial planning. Whether it’s reviewing your estate plan, addressing required minimum distributions (RMDs), or exploring…

Retirement Planning Tips to Jumpstart Your New Year in January   

By Marissa Barnhill | December 27, 2024

The start of a new year is a great opportunity to focus on your financial goals, especially when it comes to retirement planning. January offers a fresh chance to revisit your progress, make adjustments for any changes in your circumstances or the market, and take steps to stay on track. …

Legacy Planning During the Holidays: A Time to Reflect on What Matters Most  

By Marissa Barnhill | December 20, 2024

The holiday season is a time for togetherness, gratitude, and reflection—a moment to pause and cherish the people and values that matter most. Amid the joy of family gatherings and the warmth of shared traditions, it’s also an ideal time to think about the lasting impact you want to have…

Top Year-End Tax Strategies for High Earners 

By Marissa Barnhill | December 13, 2024

As the year draws to a close, high earners have a valuable opportunity to review their finances and take steps to potentially reduce their tax liability. Year-end tax planning is particularly important for those in higher tax brackets, where strategic moves can lead to meaningful savings. Actions like maximizing deductions,…

Is It Time to Review Your Investment Strategy? Year-End Checklist for Investors

By Marissa Barnhill | December 6, 2024

As the year draws to a close, it’s a practical time to review your investment strategy. A year-end review can offer insight into how well your current investments align with your financial goals, taking into account recent changes in the market and any shifts in your personal priorities. This annual…

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