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August 27, 2025 4 Hidden Forces That Shape Every Financial Decision

When it comes to high-stakes financial choices, logic is only part of the story. Here's what else is at play—and how to get all the pieces aligned.

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April 21, 2017 The Problem with Insurance That’s Universal

While I certainly hope that no one reading this is currently involved in a fight with their insurer over the rising costs of their universal life …

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April 13, 2017 A Backdoor Roth IRA Strategy

Funneling money into your Roth when your income surpasses the IRS’s limits A Roth IRA is a great way to build wealth. That’s because not only is …

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April 13, 2017 3 States with Low Taxes for Retirees

In order to save money on taxes, would you consider moving to a less expensive state? Lots of our clients do. But where might you go? When it comes …

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March 30, 2017 Debunking 3 Common Credit and Debt Myths

A caller to our radio program, Money Matters, recently asked me a question about a common myth regarding debt that to this day still takes me by …

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March 24, 2017 3 Important Social Security Questions

Are you going to take Social Security? Social Security is a big part of retirement for most Americans. But before you apply for it, you should ask …

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March 24, 2017 2 Reasons Why Mentoring is Great for You

“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I will learn.” — Ben Franklin Of all the topics I’ve written about over the years, …

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March 20, 2017 3 Reasons to Downsize

Thinking of downsizing your home? Many retirees and pre-retirees do. In 2015, 31% of all homes sold in America were purchased by Baby Boomers.[1] …

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March 16, 2017 5 Financial Tips for Spring

Before heading out to the grocery store, do you make a list? I’m betting that you do. That’s because 70 percent of Americans make a list every time …

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March 02, 2017 When Your Financial Advisor is Just a ‘Part-time’ Fiduciary

There’s been a great deal of discussion over the past several months about financial advisors acting as fiduciaries, which is, simply, the practice …

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February 24, 2017 8 Interesting Ways to Spend Your Time in Retirement

Most of the retirees I work with report that they’ve never been happier. But are you as busy as you’d like to be? Retirement is a huge transition. In …

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