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It’s that time of year again! W-2s, 1099s, and mortgage statements have begun to hit your mailbox: a daily reminder that it is, once again, Tax Season.  Overall, it was a relatively quiet year on the tax front, with one big (beautiful) exception: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), whic …

Some couples desperately need a money reset. Others have already done the hard work and now enjoy the confidence that comes from being on the same page. If you’re in that second group, consider sharing this with your adult kids, grandkids, or younger friends who are just starting out togeth …

Your career and lifestyle look completely different when you’re in your 20s compared to when you’re in your 60s – your financial focus and planning in each decade should follow suit. I’ve highlighted three financial tactics to focus on in each decade of your life starting with your 20s.

Your financial goals are constantly changing, but your financial plan isn’t always nimble enough to change with them. That’s why it’s important to keep a well-stocked account to use as an emergency or opportunity fund for your goals. Here’s a scenario where an opportunity fund could help me …

As a financial advisor, I am often asked by clients to help them navigate the challenges of high-interest debt. A couple of popular methods are the debt avalanche and the debt snowball methods. Each method offers its own advantages. They tend to cater to different priorities and personaliti …

When market volatility occurs, it’s completely natural to feel anxious about your finances. This is an uncomfortable time for all investors, seasoned and new.   It’s important to remember that market volatility is nothing new. If you’re working with a financial advisor, your financial plan …

Get ready to tackle 2026 with this month-by-month financial task list. We’ve also included important dates so you won’t miss key deadlines. Download the checklist today to get started.  

The Santa Claus Rally is a well-known stock market phenomenon where stock prices tend to rise during the last five trading days of December and the first two trading days of the new year. Yale Hirsch, who first identified the pattern in the 1972 Stock Trader’s Almanac, famously wrote, “If S …

When the calendar hits the month of November, it causes me to reflect on the holidays of Thanksgiving and Veterans Day. I believe it is a time where all of us as Americans can united and not divide. As a financial advisor, the opportunity to guide families through life’s financial journeys …

The last few weeks of the year can offer some final opportunities to shape your tax outlook—not just for this year, but for years to come. December shouldn’t be a scramble—it should be intentional. This is the moment you can align your financial picture with year-end deadlines, market condi …