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Boost Your Retirement: Why Most Should Delay Social Security
One question that we are asked pretty often is whether it makes sense to delay Social Security, claim on time, or claim early. This can be a complex question, depending

Smart Charitable Giving for Every Family
Many of our clients have a desire to share their resources by supporting charitable organizations or faith-based organizations. There are several ways to make your charitable contributions even more tax-efficient.

Navigating the Annual Gift Limit: What You Need To Know
Many families we work with inquire about the annual gift limit, how it operates, and the implications of exceeding it. This is a common and important question, and sometimes the

Estate Planning Basics for Retirees
Estate planning isn’t just for the ultra-wealthy. It’s about keeping control, minimizing hassle, and making things easier for your loved ones. The goal of this post is to help you

Long-Term Care Planning
When it comes to retirement planning, there are three major risks to address: Longevity risk (outliving your money) Market risk (investments underperforming) Spending shocks (unexpected large expenses) Long-term care is

Healthcare in Retirement
Retirement planning is not just about income and investments. It is also about protecting yourself from health-related expenses that could derail your plan. In my last post, I covered the