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Becoming the family CFO: How to manage the financial side of a parent’s care
October 27, 2026
Read time: 6 minutes Key takeaways Start with your parent’s available resources before assuming their care...
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Building wealth and giving on your terms
October 27, 2026
Read time: 5 minutes Key takeaways Charitable giving can be part of your wealth-building plan without...
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Job offer math: What’s the full value of a new opportunity?
October 15, 2026
Read time: 6 minutes Key takeaways A job offer should generally be evaluated based on total...
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Two incomes, more options: Making the most of life before or without kids
October 15, 2026
Read time: 5 minutes Key takeaways A stronger savings rate can give you the freedom to...
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Private markets: What to ask before you invest
October 15, 2026
Read time: 6 minutes Key takeaways Liquidity, fees and valuations can affect how an investment behaves...
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How much of your business relies on you? A 12-month owner dependence audit
October 1, 2026
Read time: 12 minutes Key takeaways Businesses can carry owner dependence risk through customer relationships, undocumented...
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How your current income can affect your future Medicare premiums
October 1, 2026
Read time: 6 minutes Key takeaways Medicare premiums are generally based on your income from two...
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Your career is moving forward: Is your financial plan keeping up?
September 17, 2026
Read time: 5 minutes Key takeaways A raise, bonus or job change can be a useful...
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Open enrollment for two-career households: How to compare benefits without starting from scratch
September 17, 2026
Read time: 6 minutes Key takeaways Comparing the full cost and coverage of both plans can...
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Is your financial life too spread out?  A household consolidation checklist
September 2, 2026
Key takeaways Financial consolidation is about clarity, not necessarily fewer accounts. The goal is to make your...
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The latest economic data: What it can—and can’t—tell you about your household plan
September 2, 2026
Key takeaways Economic data can provide useful context for your household financial decisions, but it shouldn’t dictate...
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When one person has always managed the money: How to build shared financial visibility before retirement
August 3, 2026
Read time: 5 minutes Key takeaways Shared financial visibility can help both spouses see how retirement...
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We can help you take the complex and make it simple. Our podcast hosts Mike and Valerie share need-to-know insights about finances and wealth.

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