Wealth Creation
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I'm a Financial Planner and a Parent: Here Are Five Money Habits Every Young Family Should Have
When children are young, it can be hard to meet immediate costs, let alone save for the future, but these five habits can help build lasting financial security.
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Dealing With a Bad HOA Board? This Book Could Be Your Battle Plan
'Bad HOA' by Luke Carlson empowers homeowners to push back against unfairness, offering advice on dealing with challenging homeowners associations (HOAs).
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Advisers Face a Fiduciary Challenge When Discussing Alternatives to Trump Accounts
While Trump Accounts offer some benefits for early savings, investment advisers need to be cautious when recommending alternatives like 529 plans or Roth IRAs, as those suggestions could create fiduciary conflicts.
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Financial Advisers: Here's How to Help Soon-to-Be Married Clients Get Their Financial House in Order
Getting married changes a couple's life in more ways than one, so it's a good idea to discuss financial and legal issues like pre-/postnuptial agreements, estate plans and life insurance.
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It's Not Too Late for Wealth Advisers to Participate in the Silver Tsunami
With so many business-owning Baby Boomers set to retire, wealth advisers need a plan to ensure their business-owning clients and prospects become and remain their best clients.
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Are AI Search Results Ghosting Your LinkedIn Posts? This Could Be Why
Posts generated by AI don't hold enough authority with AI search engines to significantly boost your visibility (yes, that's ironic!). Here's what you can do instead.
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Student Loan Shake-Up: What the OBBB Means for Parent PLUS Borrowers, From a Financial Aid Expert
For students starting a new program on/after July 1, 2026, loans will be capped at $20,000 annually, and parents can borrow no more than $65,000 total, a big change from the unlimited borrowing setup.
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Retirement Reality Check: The Numbers Look Bleak for Many Boomers (and What You Can Do About It)
Your retirement probably won't look like your parents' retirement, thanks in part to rising costs . Here are some ways to assess your finances to get yourself into a better financial position.
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Should You Be an Active or Passive Investor? A Financial Adviser Breaks It All Down
Understanding the pros and cons of the two types of investing strategies can clarify what works for you. Hint: Sometimes a blend is best.