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How do you want your possessions to be transferred when you’re no longer here to make decisions? Many times, we focus solely on accumulation. Growing within our role, achieving our goals, and completing what seems like a never-ending to-do list. Rarely, do we take the time to plan for our death. What happens then? All that you’ve collected will be...

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Your 401(k) is an excellent tool that provides you with an enormous opportunity to save for retirement. But like any tool, you only get the maximum benefit if you use it to its full potential. Are you making the most of yours? Here are five powerful strategies to help bolster your 401k. 1. Max Your Company Match Let’s start simple—if...

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On top of saving for your retirement and other goals, business owners also have to take the lead in saving for their kid’s education. How can business owners save for college smarter? ...

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Mutual funds and ETFs provide diversification at a low cost—essential to a long-term investment plan. How can these investments impact you?...

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All businesses undergo transition, and being more prepared to handle that transition will only pave the way for future success. How can you build a succession plan that will benefit you and your business?...

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Estate planning is a critical component to your entire financial plan. It’s a testament to your life’s work and legacy. To safeguard your estate for years to come, it must also be tax efficient. Let’s look at key ways you can make your estate plan more tax-friendly. ...

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Social Security plays a pivotal role in your retirement plan. Enroll too early and you could miss out on higher monthly payments but enroll too late and you might not be able to take advantage of that inflated monthly influx. When’s the right time for you to collect? ...

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Since March 2020, there have been two significant stimulus packages—the $2.2 trillion CARES Act and the $900 billion Consolidated Appropriations Act. Now, there is another package, the American Rescue Plan. The long-awaited relief bill has finally passed through reconciliation requiring only a simple majority and passed 50/49. The historic $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package was signed into law by President...

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A Roth 401(k) allows you to save on an after-tax basis and can be an effective tax-planning tool both before and during retirement....

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Monday, February 22nd President Biden announced changes to the Small Business Association (SBA) coronavirus relief program that established a 14-day, exclusive PPP loan application period for businesses and nonprofits with fewer than 20 employees from February 24th to March 9th 2021 (while open to all other eligible entities beginning March 10th through May 31st (Recent Update – was March 31st)). While...

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