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What Is a Credit Score and Why Is It Important to Your Financial Future

By Amanda McFarlane | August 13, 2021

Last Updated: February 14, 2024 Your credit score has a significant impact on many aspects of your life—your ability to obtain a credit card, mortgage, or other loans, loan interest rates and terms, and sometimes whether you can rent an apartment or how much you’ll pay for a deposit on…

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What Are Advance Healthcare Directives and Why Do I Need Them?

By Amanda McFarlane | July 23, 2021

Last Updated: February 14, 2024 Preparing for end-of-life care and decisions is uncomfortable and can feel morbid. Still, preparation can ultimately be a comfort to you and your family if and when the time comes to carry out those directives. The U.S. population continues to age, and medical innovations are…

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Guide to 529 Plans

By Amanda McFarlane | July 14, 2021

Last Updated: February 14, 2024 Saving for your children’s or grandchildren’s college education can seem like a daunting task, especially with the skyrocketing costs of higher education. Since 2000, the average annual cost to attend a U.S. college has more than doubled—and it shows no signs of slowing. According to…

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How Retirees and Pre-Retirees Can Hedge Against Inflation

By Amanda McFarlane | July 9, 2021

Last Updated: February 14, 2024 Today’s dollar buys far less than it did 10, 20, and 30 years ago—much like today’s dollar will not have the same purchasing power in 10, 20, and 30 years in the future, meaning that as time goes on, your money will not stretch as…

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Inflation: What It Is and Why You Should Care

By Amanda McFarlane | July 7, 2021

Last Updated: February 14, 2024 Have you ever heard your grandparent say, “I remember when a gallon of milk cost 30 cents!”? Shoot, you may even have examples from your lifetime! I remember when a gallon of gas was a little over a dollar—and I’m a millennial. There’s one big…

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Debit Versus Credit for Beginners: Benefits and Disadvantages

By Liberty Group, LLC | July 2, 2021

Have you ever been in the checkout line and overheard the cashier ask, “Debit or credit”? Have you ever been curious as to what this phrase means? Well, you’re not alone. Plain and simple, the cashier is referring to which method of payment you will be using: a debit card…

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Thinking of Selling Your Investment Property? Consider a 1031 Exchange

By Felicia del Junco | June 28, 2021

Last Updated: February 14, 2024 Summertime in Real Estate Means It’s ‘Sizzling’ Peak Season Given both the hot housing market and low mortgage rates, there has been tremendous demand for buyers looking for homes. Over the years, many of our clients have purchased real estate intending to generate passive income.…

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What Is a Variable Annuity?

By Amanda McFarlane | June 24, 2021

Last Updated: February 14, 2024 Variable annuities can help you meet your long-term financial goals and provide a guaranteed income stream in retirement, but they are not without their drawbacks and considerations. It’s important to understand how variable annuities work and the benefits and risks involved. Variable annuities offer the…

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