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Smart Tax Planning for High Earners in 2026

Financial Planning Tax Planning High Net Worth By Advisor Logan Lum

As we begin 2026, high earners are entering one of the most consequential tax years in more than a decade. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) individual tax provisions officially expired on December 31, 2025, and Congress did not pass legislation to extend or modify those rules. Despite substantial debate throughout 2025 – and speculation that the Omnibus Budget and Border Security Act (OBBBA) or subsequent bills might carry extensions – no federal law ultimately altered the scheduled sunset.

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How to Prioritize Your Financial Goals for 2026: A Strategic Guide for an Uncertain but Opportunity-Rich Year
Next Chapter Years Financial Planning By Advisor Leisl Langevin

If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s that financial planning today requires both resilience and adaptability. As we enter 2026, we find ourselves facing a mix of encouraging economic trends and ongoing uncertainties. Inflation has cooled, interest rates may begin to stabilize, and the stock market continues to reflect both innovation-driven growth and periodic volatility. At the same time, many households are still recalibrating after years of elevated costs and shifting financial priorities.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Jobs: What It Might Mean for the Economy and Markets

Investing Financial Planning By Advisor Jim Zahansky

Artificial intelligence is advancing at a pace that feels unprecedented, leaving some feeling uncertain and even worried. Yet throughout history, periods of rapid technological change have followed a familiar pattern: anxiety about job disruption, followed by adjustments in how people work, produce, and create value. For investors, the real question today is not whether AI will change the labor market (it will), but how those changes may influence the broader economy and financial markets over time.

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2026 Retirement Planning Checklist: 8 Things To Do Before Spring

Next Chapter Years Retirement Planning Financial Planning By Advisor Jonathan Mathews

The new year is, of course, a popular time to plan for the future. While this usually is focused on the year ahead, I’d encourage you to think bigger. The first quarter of the year is actually the perfect time to refocus on your retirement goals and update your long-term financial plan. Whether you're already retired or preparing to make the transition, the first quarter of 2026 offers key opportunities to optimize your strategy, minimize taxes, and strengthen your financial confidence.

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Our Most Popular Pieces of 2025 and What They Reveal About the Year Ahead
Financial Planning Financial Literacy By Advisor Holly Wanegar

When we reviewed WHZ’s most popular pieces of 2025 (all of which you can access ob our website at whzwealth.com) something interesting emerged. At first glance, the topics seemed all over the map: gifting strategies, inheritance psychology, presidential policy changes, healthcare costs, and even the new FICO credit-scoring models. But when we stepped back, a pattern came into focus: every one of these themes points to a deeper shift occurring in the financial lives of Americans—and especially in the lives of people preparing for or navigating major financial transitions.

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Your Guide to Hosting a Successful Financial Family Meeting
Balancing Act Years Next Chapter Years Estate Planning Financial Planning High Net Worth Inheritance

It was a bright autumn afternoon when the Henderson family gathered for their first formal family meeting. Three generations sat around the table—grandparents, parents, and adult grandchildren. At first, there was hesitation. Would the meeting feel forced? Would long standing differences bubble up? But as the conversation unfolded, something shifted. The grandparents spoke about the values that had guided them in building their wealth, the parents shared hopes for philanthropy, and the grandchildren offered fresh perspectives on the family’s role in the community. By the end of the day, the family left not only with a clear set of goals, but also with a renewed sense of connection.

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The $84 Trillion Women's Wealth Transfer: Navigating the Greatest Financial Shift in History Thumbnail

The $84 Trillion Women's Wealth Transfer: Navigating the Greatest Financial Shift in History
Financial Planning Women By Advisor Leisl Langevin

Over $84 trillion in assets is expected to pass from the Silent Generation and baby boomers to their loved ones over the next two decades. It's the greatest generational wealth transfer in history, and women stand to benefit substantially as wealth passes from generations where money was managed largely by men to one where it is increasingly managed by women.

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