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Why Knowing Your Numbers Matters More Than You Think
Why Knowing Your Numbers Matters More Than You Think Most people walk into their first retirement planning meeting with a folder of statements, a rough idea of what they own, and a vague sense of what they spend. They leave with more...
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How to Start Saving Money and Build Long-Term Financial Confidence
How to Start Saving Money and Build Long-Term Financial Confidence Let’s face it — saving money can feel overwhelming, especially when life’s expenses pile up faster than your paycheck. But building savings isn’t about depriving...
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The Secret to Building Wealth: The Power of Compound Interest Over Time
The Secret to Building Wealth: The Power of Compound Interest Over Time Have you ever heard the saying, “Time in the market beats timing the market”? It's more than just a catchy phrase—it's the foundation of how real wealth is built....
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Why Qualified Contributions Are Crucial for Your Retirement — And Your Taxes
When it comes to planning for the future, few financial moves are as impactful as making qualified contributions to a retirement plan. Whether you’re putting money into a 401(k), traditional IRA, or another tax-advantaged account,...
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How Much Do You Really Need to Save for Retirement?
When it comes to retirement planning, one of the most common questions that arise is: "How much do I really need to save for retirement?" The answer isn't straightforward, as it depends on a variety of factors including your lifestyle,...
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The Importance of Succession and Business Planning: Protecting Your Legacy
Succession and business planning are key to long-term stability. A strong plan includes buy/sell agreements to prevent ownership disputes, key man insurance for financial security, and retirement plans to attract talent. Secure your legacy
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The Importance of Benchmarking Your 401(k) Plan: Why Plan Sponsors Must Stay Proactive
As a plan sponsor, your responsibility is to ensure that your company's 401(k) plan remains competitive, cost-effective, and beneficial for your employees. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is through regular benchmarking....
Read MoreAdvantages of Adding a Cash Balance Plan
Maximizing Retirement Savings: The 401(k) and the Cash Balance Plan Advantage. When it comes to planning for retirement, a 401(k) is often the cornerstone of savings but adding a Cash Balance can supercharge retirement savings.
Read MoreRecruit and retain top employee talent
As a business owner, you understand the importance of offering an attractive benefits package to recruit and retain top talent. To stay competitive in today’s marketplace, more and more employers are offering what’s called...
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Why work with an Independent Adviser?
Why work with an Independent Adviser? Three words: Long Term Relationship. Why is that important these days? Well, it’s huge. Here’s why. Many financial services professionals work for an institution that requires them to...
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What’s you’re burn rate?
Burn rate (noun) - The rate at which an entity spends money in excess of income. Ex. “We’ll have to cut our burn rate if we want to retire in ten years.” The very first thing you do before even thinking about putting...
Read MoreBeneficiaries Beware
I recently received a call from a client who informed me that her husband was in the hospital and in very bad shape. She needed some help with a few things, so I set an appointment and went out to see her. We were reviewing her...
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