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How Estate Planning May Help Reduce Future Tax Burdens for Loved Ones

2025-08-11T15:04:58+00:00August 11, 2025|Blog, Estate Planning, Taxes & Tax Planning|

There’s a well-known saying: “Nothing is certain except death and taxes.” But what’s often left out is how closely those two concepts can intersect—especially when it comes to your legacy. [...]

What Retirees Need to Know About the New “One Big Beautiful Bill”

2025-07-21T13:24:13+00:00July 21, 2025|Blog, Financial Planning, Government|

President Trump’s newly passed “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) is making headlines, and retirees might want to pay close attention. Aimed at expanding the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act [...]

Claiming Social Security at the Right Time Could Change Your Retirement

2025-07-07T13:34:15+00:00July 7, 2025|Blog, Financial Planning, Social Security|

For many retirees, Social Security isn’t just a monthly deposit—it’s the foundation of their entire retirement income. But choosing when to claim it isn’t as simple as picking a birthday [...]

4 Key Birthday Milestones in Retirement—and What They Mean for Your Financial Strategy

2025-06-23T16:41:21+00:00June 23, 2025|Blog, Financial Planning, Retirement Income, Retirement Planning|

Birthdays in retirement aren’t just a reason to celebrate—they’re also checkpoints that can unlock new financial opportunities (or trigger important deadlines). From Social Security eligibility to Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), [...]