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What You Should Know About AI-Driven Financial Insights

March 30, 2026 Investing Retirement Planning College Planning Estate Planning Financial Planning Tax Planning By Advisor Jim Zahansky

Discover the benefits and risks of AI-driven financial insights, and why human financial advisors remain essential for personalized, strategic planning.

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2026 Retirement Planning Checklist: 8 Things To Do Before Spring

December 27, 2025 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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How to Keep Rising Healthcare Costs from Killing Your Retirement

July 29, 2025 Retirement Planning Financial Planning By Advisor Jonathan Mathews

Healthcare costs have become one of the biggest wild cards in retirement planning. While you're diligently saving for your golden years, medical expenses are quietly working against you, threatening to derail even the most carefully crafted retirement plans.

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Is The FIRE Early Retirement Method Really Such A Hot Idea?

July 29, 2025 Retirement Planning By Advisor Holly Wanegar

In recent years, the FIRE movement—Financial Independence, Retire Early—has ignited passionate debate among financial professionals and retirement planners alike.

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What Executives Planning to Retire in The Next 5 Years Need to Consider Now

July 28, 2025 Retirement Planning By Advisor Leisl Langevin

The corner office view is still spectacular, but lately you've found yourself gazing out the window a little longer, imagining what life could look like beyond corporate boardrooms and quarterly earnings calls.

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Dream Vacation vs. Solid Retirement: How to Live Well Now While Saving for The Future

June 2, 2025 Balancing Act Years Retirement Planning Financial Planning By Advisor Holly Wanegar

Planning for your financial future requires balancing immediate needs and wants with long-term needs and aspirations. Whether you're saving for a vacation next year or retirement decades away, understanding how to approach different savings goals through strategic financial planning can help you live fully through every stage of life while still building lasting financial security.

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2025 Retirement Planning Tips: Make the Most of New Opportunities

April 11, 2025 Balancing Act Years Next Chapter Years Retirement Planning Financial Planning By Advisor Laurence Hale

This year offers some significant new opportunities to save more for retirement – here's how to make the most of them in your retirement planning strategy.

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4 Things to Consider If You Want to Retire Early

January 3, 2025 Balancing Act Years Retirement Planning By Advisor Jonathan Mathews

More and more Americans are dreaming of retiring early. If you’re one of them, here are four essential questions to ask yourself to begin putting a strong and strategic plan for early retirement together.

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2025 Is Here, And So Are These 3 Big Changes to Retirement Savings Rules

December 20, 2024 Next Chapter Years Retirement Planning Financial Planning By Advisor Laurence Hale

The SECURE 2.0 Act continues to roll out significant changes to retirement savings rules, with 2025 bringing some of the most impactful updates yet – especially for those nearing retirement.

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2025 Market & Economic Outlook: Maintaining Strategic Focus in a Shifting Landscape

December 20, 2024 Next Chapter Years Retirement Planning By Advisor Laurence Hale

After two years of a strong bull market, 2025 begins on a positive note with investors optimistic about the future. The Federal Reserve is expected to continue cutting interest rates, though more slowly than they did last year.