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The CARES Act

In late March, the senate and the President of the United States passed a $2 trillion stimulus package to help...

And This Too Shall Pass

I was having a conversation with a client earlier this week, and she mentioned to me that what we were...
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Episode 36: Does Refinancing Your Mortgage Make Sense

In this episode we discuss the pros and cons of refinancing

Trading Securities – Going Beyond a Simple Buy or Sell Order

When it comes to buying and selling securities most people assume that there is really just one way to do...
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Episode 35: The Three Legged Stool

In this episode we discuss the retirement planning concept of the Three Legged Stool
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Episode 34: The Secure Act

In this episode we discuss the provisions of The Secure Act

Per Capita vs. Per Stirpes

Much has been written on this blog and in other financial publications, about the importance of beneficiary designations in retirement...
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Episode 33: The Charles Schwab – TD Ameritrade Merger

In this episode we discuss the recently announced merger of Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade

New Year’s Financial Resolutions

As we close out 2019 and get ready for a fresh start in 2020, it is time, once again, to...
  1. Episode 113: Trump Accounts 8:54
  2. Episode 112: The Emotional Transition Into Retirement 00:08:48
  3. Episode 111: Be Tax Smart, Not Tax Scared 00:10:09
  4. Episode 110: FOMO and Investing
  5. Episode 109: The Market Crash Is Coming - Someday