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ETFs vs. Mutual Funds: What’s the Real Difference? Why This Matters When it comes to building a smart, diversified portfolio, knowing whether to invest via ETFs vs. mutual funds can make a significant difference….
HSA Benefits Explained When it comes to building a smart financial plan, few tools are as underutilized and as powerful as the Health Savings Account (HSA). If you have access to an HSA through…
Why Required Minimum Distributions Matter You’ve spent years building your nest egg in tax-deferred retirement accounts, your IRA, 401(k), maybe even TSP. It feels like free money. But once you hit your 70s, a…
Is it time for an Insurance Review? Most people wouldn’t dream of ignoring their investment portfolio for decades. Yet that’s exactly what many do with their insurance policies. You might glance at your 401k…
Tax Opportunities in the Big Beautiful Bill The passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act marked a major shift in retirement and tax planning strategies across the country. Officially passed in 2024, this…
“Buy low, sell high.” It’s one of the oldest investment mantras in the book. Yet, time and time again, investors do the opposite. Why? Because of FOMO, the fear of missing out. When the…
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Why Old 401ks Matter If you’ve ever switched jobs, there’s a good chance you’ve left behind an old 401k. In fact, studies estimate there are millions of forgotten retirement accounts in the U.S., holding…
Retirement is one of the most talked-about financial milestones, yet it’s also one of the most misunderstood. People often ask financial advisors, “What’s the best age to retire?” hoping for a magic number that…
