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Seven Achievable Financial Goals to Focus on in 2026

By Julia McCabe | December 29, 2025

Catherine Buck suggests seven financial goals to strengthen your foundation for 2026: increase retirement contributions, contribute to a 529 plan, refresh your net worth statement to address high-interest debt, rebalance your portfolio, move cash to high-yield savings, utilize health insurance wellness programs, and make IRA contributions before the tax deadline.

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Money & Marriage – 10 Guidelines for Success

By Julia McCabe | December 15, 2025

Money is one of the most common sources of stress in a marriage. These 10 practical financial planning guidelines help couples improve communication, align long-term goals, and reduce financial stress as they build a life together.

The Holiday Season – A Time to Give back: Strategies to Maximize Impact and Tax

By Julia McCabe | November 28, 2025

Written by: Scott Strohecker, CFP®, EA As the year draws to a close, charitable organizations ramp up their fundraising efforts-and many individuals begin thinking about how to give back. For donors, year-endcharitable giving isn’t just an opportunity to make a meaningful impact; it’s also a valuable moment for thoughtful tax planning. While working with clients on…

A Time To Give Back

The AI Arms Race: Innovation or Overbuild

By Julia McCabe | November 17, 2025

Written by: Paolo LaPietra, CFP® Every generation gets its defining investment story, and right now it is AI. Not the harmless “let’s ask ChatGPT” version, but the trillion-dollar, power guzzling, data center everywhere version that is reshaping the market. The numbers have reached a point where they barely feel real. Nvidia reached a five trillion-dollar…

Prepare for the Changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill: What Can I Do?

By Julia McCabe | October 24, 2025

Prepare for the Changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill: What Can I Do?   Written by: Vincenzo G. Testa, CPA, CFP®, ECA The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) takes effect in 2025 and brings some of the most significant tax changes in years. While much of the law aims to simplify taxes, the real…

The Retirement Gap Years

By Harmony Wagner | October 14, 2025

The Gap Years: Understanding Key Retirement Milestones to Maximize After-Tax Wealth   Written by: Harmony Wagner, CFP, CPWA   Many young professionals in their working years focus on building their wealth. As retirement approaches, the impact of taxes narrows the focus to maximizing the after-tax value of one’s wealth. With required minimum distributions on the…