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Senior adults enjoying a summer dinner in retirement

Test-Run Your Retirement This Summer

Summer often brings images of relaxation, beach trips, and lazy days. For those nearing retirement, it can also be the perfect time to test-run what their retirement might look like. It's…

Deena WatsonMay 30, 2024

4% Rule; Retirement Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Financial Planning

Income Investments Risk Wealth

Does the 4% Rule Hold Up?

One of the biggest challenges of planning for retirement is figuring out how much you can spend during your golden years. Retirement income planning requires careful preparation, and budgeting. A…

Deena WatsonMay 1, 2024

March Madness basketball, basketball net

Investments Risk Wealth

How March Madness Is Like Investing

March Madness is upon us, and as many of us know, the season highlight for college basketball fans is often full of upsets, underdogs and blowouts. Like investing, filling out…

Deena WatsonMarch 27, 2024

Risk Wealth

Which Financial Documents Should You Back Up?

In the digital age, where technology has revolutionized the way we manage our lives, safeguarding our financial documents has never been more critical. From tax returns and bank statements to…

Deena WatsonFebruary 28, 2024

Wealth Women

Women and Retirement

Women's History Month is the perfect time to reflect on the unique landscape of retirement planning for women. Women face different considerations when planning for retirement than men, so let’s…

Deena WatsonFebruary 28, 2024

Investments Taxes

The Advantage of a Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA) Strategy?

Let's look at what NUA is, how NUA rules work, and some of the potential benefits of an NUA tax strategy. Many companies offer employer-issued stock as a benefit, in…

Deena WatsonJanuary 5, 2024

Caregiver, Long-term care, aging in place

Healthcare Wealth Women

What Do Caregivers Need to Know About Retiring Early?

November is National Family Caregiver Month, an opportunity to honor the physical, mental, and emotional effort caregivers put into their role every day. When looking after a loved one, it’s…

Deena WatsonNovember 1, 2023

Wealth

Risk Management: Market, Interest Rate and Currency Risk

History has shown that successful investing requires discipline, patience, and an ability to manage risk. When volatility enters, emotions and investment risks run high. It can be easy to lose…

Deena WatsonJuly 27, 2023

Estate Planning Investments Wealth

Considering Selling Your Home to Fund Retirement?

Considering selling your home to fund retirement? You aren’t alone. Not only do you need to consider your financial situation, but evaluating your retirement lifestyle is essential. If you’re on…

Deena WatsonJuly 17, 2023

Estate Planning Income Investments Taxes Wealth

Own Company Stock – Should You Take Advantage of a Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA) Strategy?

Many companies offer employer-issued stock as a benefit, in addition to other compensation and benefits. But what happens if you leave a job that offered you employer-issued stock or if…

Deena WatsonJuly 3, 2023

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