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Your Business and Yourself: Finding the Right Wealth Extraction Strategy Thumbnail

Your Business and Yourself: Finding the Right Wealth Extraction Strategy

August 18, 2026 Business Owners Financial Planning By Advisor Jim Zahansky

Learn how business owners can turn company value into personal wealth through strategic wealth extraction, tax planning, and succession or sale planning.

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Roth Conversion or Not? How to Decide in the New Tax Landscape

August 5, 2026 Investing Retirement Planning Financial Planning Financial Literacy By Advisor Holly Wanegar

A Roth conversion can create years of tax-free growth, but the timing and tax consequences matter. Explore how OBBBA, income brackets, Medicare surcharges, and estate-planning goals can shape whether a conversion makes sense for you.

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New Tax Rules, New Opportunities: The OBBBA Moves Every High Earner Under 55 Should Make

June 17, 2026 Balancing Act Years Financial Planning Tax Planning By Advisor Leisl Langevin

High earners under 55 should review OBBBA tax changes, including the $40,000 SALT cap, charitable giving floor, Trump Accounts, 529 expansion, and multi-year tax planning.

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Business Owner’s Mid-Year Financial Gut Check for 2026

June 3, 2026 Business Owners Financial Planning Tax Planning By Advisor Jim Zahansky

A mid-year financial gut check helps business owners review cash flow, liquidity, taxes, risk, and personal planning during economic volatility.

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How Much Should You Really Have Saved by Age 40, 50, 60?

May 29, 2026 Balancing Act Years Next Chapter Years Financial Planning By Advisor Holly Wanegar

Wondering how much retirement savings you should have by age 40, 50, or 60? Benchmarks can help you assess progress and adjust your financial plan.

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Three Powerful Mid-Year Financial Moves for Executives

May 29, 2026 Business Executives Financial Planning Tax Planning By Advisor Logan Lum

Executive compensation planning can significantly impact your tax strategy. Learn how mid-year adjustments can help high-income earners better plan for taxes, bonuses, and Roth conversions.

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Should Grandparents Fund 529 Plans or Use Trust Strategies Instead?

May 29, 2026 Balancing Act Years College Planning Financial Planning By Advisor Leisl Langevin

529 plan vs trust: Which is better for grandparents supporting the next generation? Learn the key differences, benefits, and when to use both.

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Graduation Season: Financial Gifts, 529 Plans, and Early Investing Strategies

May 5, 2026 College Planning Financial Planning High Net Worth By Advisor Holly Wanegar

Graduation is the perfect time to build financial habits that last a lifetime. Explore smart financial gifts like Roth IRAs, 529 plans, and early investing strategies to set graduates up for long-term success.

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Deferred Compensation Plans: Smart Strategy or Hidden Risk?

May 4, 2026 Business Executives Retirement Planning Financial Planning By Advisor Jonathan Mathews

Deferred compensation plans can reduce taxes and boost retirement savings—but they also carry hidden risks. Learn when they make sense and how to use them strategically.

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Iran War Has Markets Volatile, But It’s Not The First Time

April 14, 2026 Balancing Act Years Next Chapter Years Investing Financial Planning By Advisor Leisl Langevin

How does war impact the stock market? Learn how the Iran conflict affects oil, inflation, and investments—and why long-term investors benefit from staying disciplined during market volatility.