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The Return on Giving

I still remember the first time I decided to tithe. I was in college, making just over minimum wage, paying for school myself, and—no surprise here—living with a negative net worth. At the time, the...

Captive vs. Independent: What I Learned From My Time on Each Side

When I started out in financial services, I worked nearly a decade as a captive agent for the Knights of Columbus. That meant I represented only their products — fixed life insurance and annuities...

What I Wish Every New Retiree Knew (Before they retired)

Even the thought of retirement can be exhilarating. Knowing you’ll soon have the time freedom to do what you want, when you want, is enough to get even the most unimaginative person dreaming about the...

BBB & You: Big Beautiful Bill and What it means

Just how “big” and “beautiful” are these BBB changes for retirees? When Congress names a bill the “Big Beautiful Bill,” you know two things right off the bat: As a financial...

The Retirement Tax Time Bomb (and How to Diffuse It)

If you’re like most people nearing retirement, you probably think the hard part is behind you. You worked hard, saved consistently, and now you’re looking forward to slowing down and enjoying what...

The Simple Retirement Formula You’ve Been Searching for

I recently had a client summarize retirement planning better than I ever could:“So basically as long as I have more coming in than going out, I should be good?” Exactly! Income > Expenses = Freedom...

The 7 Biggest Financial Mistakes Retirees Make (and How to Avoid Them)

Retirement should be the reward for a lifetime of hard work—a time to enjoy life without the stress of a paycheck. But for many retirees, financial missteps turn what should be their golden years into...

Client Conversation: What It’s Like to Work with Me on Your Retirement Plan

One of the things I value most about being a financial planner is the opportunity to have real, meaningful conversations with my clients. These discussions aren’t just about numbers—they’re about...

Diversification 101: What Nvidia can Teach Us

A few months ago, I sat down with a new client to review his portfolio. He had worked with a previous advisor, and when I looked over his asset diversification, I saw something that made me pause—70%...
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