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Social Security Timing Strategies: A Key to Maximizing Your Retirement Income
When planning for retirement, few decisions are as important—and as complex—as determining when to start taking Social Security benefits....
Taylor Kelly
1 day ago4 min read
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How to Strategically Spend Down Assets in Retirement
Planning for retirement often focuses on how much to save —but what happens once you retire and start spending  those savings? That’s...
Taylor Kelly
Apr 214 min read
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Building a Rental Property Portfolio for Passive Income
Building a Rental Property Portfolio for Passive Income: A Smart Move for Retirement Planning As retirement approaches—or even once...
Taylor Kelly
Apr 144 min read
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Real Estate Holdings as Part of a Retirement Portfolio
When planning for retirement, many people think of traditional investment options like 401(k)s, IRAs, and stocks. But real estate can...
Taylor Kelly
Apr 75 min read
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What to Know About Liquidation Events for Business Owners
If you're a business owner thinking about selling your company or converting your equity into liquid assets, this guide will walk you...
Taylor Kelly
Mar 314 min read
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Advanced Charitable Planning: CRATs and CRUTs Explained
For individuals planning for or living in retirement, managing finances in a tax-efficient and purposeful manner is essential. One avenue...
Taylor Kelly
Mar 243 min read
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529 College Savings Plans: Maximizing Benefits
Introduction: Why 529 Plans Matter for Retirement Planners Planning for retirement often means focusing on building a nest egg, securing...
Taylor Kelly
Mar 174 min read
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How to Transfer Wealth Through Estate Planning
Estate planning is one of the most crucial yet often overlooked aspects of financial planning. It involves making arrangements for how...
Taylor Kelly
Mar 104 min read
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Gifting Strategies to Lower Estate Taxes
Introduction: Understanding Gifting as an Estate Planning Tool As individuals approach retirement or are already enjoying their golden...
Taylor Kelly
Mar 35 min read
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Hidden Taxes in Retirement and How to Avoid Them
Understanding Hidden Taxes in Retirement Retirement is often thought of as a time of relaxation and financial security, but hidden taxes...
Taylor Kelly
Feb 244 min read
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Planning for Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs): A Comprehensive Guide
As you enter retirement or begin thinking about how to manage your finances for the long haul, one crucial element to consider is...
Taylor Kelly
Feb 176 min read
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Strategies to Lower Taxes in Retirement
As you approach or enter retirement, one of the most important considerations you'll face is how to manage your finances in a way that...
Taylor Kelly
Feb 106 min read
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How to Qualify for Medicare Subsidies: A Key Part of Retirement Planning
When you're planning for retirement, one of the most important things to consider is your healthcare coverage. For most retirees in the...
Taylor Kelly
Feb 35 min read
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Roth Conversions: Dos and Don’ts
Planning for retirement is one of the most important financial decisions you’ll make in your lifetime, and how you manage your retirement...
Taylor Kelly
Jan 276 min read
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New Leadership, New Market: How a Change in Presidency Impacts Your Finances
Introduction: A New President, a New Market Landscape Every four years, the United States experiences one of the most significant events...
Taylor Kelly
Jan 234 min read
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Santa Clause Rally - December 2024
The Santa Claus Rally suggests stocks perform well around Christmas through the first few trading days of the new year. Stewart Fields,...

Stewart Fields
Dec 24, 20241 min read
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Market Volatility in an Election Year
A weak jobs report and a rising unemployment rate has investors selling off on Wall Street. Jon Lawton, CFP®, spoke to KPRC-TV about how...

JonLawton
Aug 7, 20241 min read
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5 Steps to ‘Catch Up’ your Retirement Savings
Between the rising cost of living, massive student loan debt and longer life expectancy, young adults have a lot to navigate when...

JonLawton
Jun 24, 20241 min read
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Record Highs: Will They Last?
by: Stewart Fields, CFP® The stock market has recently witnessed modest gains, continuing to set new records despite cautionary signals...

Stewart Fields
Jan 24, 20243 min read
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Auto Working Strike - What does this mean?
The United Auto Workers union is on strike with the nation’s largest automakers working to secure better wages and benefits. Stewart...

Stewart Fields
Oct 3, 20231 min read
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