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How to Select a Philanthropic Organization to Support

How to Select a Philanthropic Organization to Support

August 1, 2023
Recent studies show that we are a very giving country. In 2019, the United States was estimated to have...
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Tax Strategies for Funding Higher Education

Tax Strategies for Funding Higher Education

January 4, 2023
Parents typically use 529 accounts to cover the costs of paying for their children’s college. The advantages are that...
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The Emotional Side of Financial Decision Making

The Emotional Side of Financial Decision Making

October 13, 2022
In this week’s episode of Your Life Simplified, Valerie Escobar , senior wealth advisor, and Mike MacKelvie , wealth...
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Cybersecurity: 10 Tips To Protect Yourself And Your Personal Data

Cybersecurity: 10 Tips To Protect Yourself And Your Personal Data

October 1, 2022
As major companies continue to experience system compromises that result in the theft of personal data, it is more...
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Technology Vs. Human Output: Both Have Their Place at Our Firm

Technology Vs. Human Output: Both Have Their Place at Our Firm

July 29, 2021
The headlines are everywhere… “AI Revolution in 2021: 5 Industries That Are Thriving With Artificial Intelligence.” 1 “In...
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5 Tips for Managing Sudden Wealth

5 Tips for Managing Sudden Wealth

May 28, 2021
Have you experienced a sudden windfall? If so, you’ll likely deal with financial and emotional changes as you adjust...
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Education Funding Strategies

Education Funding Strategies

March 17, 2021
When planning for a loved one’s education, it might make sense to combine college saving with estate planning. In...
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When is the Right Time to Work With an Advisor?

When is the Right Time to Work With an Advisor?

February 17, 2021
Very few people graduate school and immediately search for a wealth advisor. Instead, we understandably focus on our careers...
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Women Often Put Others First, Why Not Their Retirement Too?

Women Often Put Others First, Why Not Their Retirement Too?

February 2, 2021
Women juggle a lot of roles, from career professional to caregiver, but there’s one crucial thing most don’t do...
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Relief For Students

Relief For Students

January 21, 2021
If you have a college student who has had his or her semester of in-class learning turned into a...
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Women’s Stock is Rising: Why Aren’t Their Portfolios?

Women’s Stock is Rising: Why Aren’t Their Portfolios?

January 7, 2021
When it comes to investing, women are underrepresented and underserved. Because they live longer than men, earn less and...
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Moody Money: A Look Into Financial Anxiety (25:24)

Moody Money: A Look Into Financial Anxiety (25:24)

May 19, 2020
Many of us have experienced some level of stress when it comes to money, but some individuals experience symptoms...
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