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7 Ways to Make Summer Work for Your Finances
Summer has a way of slowing things down and that’s a good thing when it comes to your finances. The change of pace creates a natural opening to step back and take care of a few things that tend to get pushed aside during busier seasons...
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Could a Health Savings Account Help Strengthen Your Retirement Plan?
Why Healthcare Costs Should Be Central to Your Retirement Strategy Healthcare is one of the largest — and most underestimated — expenses retirees face. According to Fidelity's 2025 Retiree Health Care Cost Estimate, a 65-year-old...
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Plan Your Exit Before You Need One
You’ve put years into building your business. But here’s a question most business owners don’t spend nearly enough time on: what happens when you’re ready to leave? The answer, for too many, is nothing good. Only 30% of small...
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Gen X and Millennials Are Feeling the Sandwich Generation Squeeze
At a time when your career is reaching a peak and you’re looking ahead to your own retirement; you may find yourself having to help your children with college expenses while at the same time looking after the needs of your aging...
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5 Ways to Protect Your Wallet
Inflation may have pulled back quite a bit from its 2022 peak, but it hasn’t disappeared. Prices for groceries, housing, energy, and everyday services remain elevated and most households are still feeling it. The Federal Reserve has...
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The Money Advice Everyone Knows But Almost Nobody Follows
Managing personal finances is a skill most people never formally learn and the numbers show it. In 2025, U.S. adults correctly answered only 49% of basic financial literacy questions, the same score recorded in 2017. A decade of effort...
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Retirement Planning in 2026: What You Need to Know
Retirement planning is one of the most important financial priorities you can have and one of the most commonly delayed. Whether you’re just starting out in your career, navigating your peak earning years, or approaching retirement...
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Getting Life Insurance is Easier Than You Think
We all hope to live a long and healthy life. But planning for the unexpected is one of the most important things you can do for the people who depend on you. Life insurance exists to provide financial protection for your loved ones if...
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6 Retirement Mistakes to Avoid. And How to Fix Them.
Why Retirement Planning Goes Wrong Building a retirement plan is one of the most important financial undertakings of your life and also one where small missteps can compound over time. The good news is that most retirement planning...
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529 Plans Are More Powerful Than Ever. Are You Taking Advantage?
529 Plans account for more than 30% of all education savings plans and are the most popular of their kind. These plans can be used to finance higher education expenses such as tuition, fees, and room & board for post-secondary...
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Life Insurance at Every Life Stage: How Much Coverage Do You Actually Need?
How Does Life Insurance Need Change Over Time? Your need for life insurance is not static. It rises and falls alongside your responsibilities, dependents, debts, and assets. For most people, coverage needs peak during the years of...
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What Is Disability Income Insurance? A Basics Guide to Protecting Your Income
The Risk of Disability Is Higher Than Most People Think Disability income Insurance is one of the most overlooked pillars of personal financial planning, yet the risk of experiencing a disabling illness or injury during your working...
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The 4 Biggest Myths About Life Insurance
There’s nothing exciting about life insurance…or is there?Life insurance is meant to take care of you and your loved ones. Life insurance is designed to protect your income in the unfortunate event of your passing, whether too early or...
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Take Control of Your Financial Future with These 6 Financial Steps.
According to Bankrate’s 2025 Retirement Savings Survey, about 3 in 5 American workers say their retirement savings are behind where they should be. A 2024 AARP survey found that 1 in 5 adults over 50 have no retirement savings at all....
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Don’t Let Retirement Outlast Your Money
Running out of money in retirement is become one of the defining fears of modern life. According to the 2025 Annual Retirement Study by Allianz Life, 64% of Americans say they’re more worried about running out of money than dying....
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6 Financial Literacy Skills for Small Business Owners
According to the SBA’s Office of Advocacy, there are 36.2 million small businesses in the United States as of 2025, employing nearly 46% of the private-sector workforce. But for all their economic power, small businesses face serious...
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