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5 Pillars of a Well-Constructed Retirement Plan

A well-planned retirement is not a single event, but a comprehensive strategy built on several interconnected pillars. As we look ahead for 2026 and the years to follow, it's more important than ever to ensure your plan is built for stability and flexibility. Beyond simply saving money, a truly successful retirement blueprint addresses five critical [...]

By |2025-12-29T00:07:54-05:00December 29th, 2025|Blog, Retirement Planning|

Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus

In 1897, an eight-year-old girl, Virginia O’Hanlon, wrote The New York Sun to ask a simple question: Is there a Santa Claus? And the answer she received has since been reprinted and used in books and movies throughout the years making it one of the most beloved editorials in American history. Francis P Church’s heartfelt [...]

By |2025-12-22T14:27:24-05:00December 26th, 2025|Blog, Entertainment, History|

Give the Gift of Financial Planning This Holiday Season

As we gather with family and friends this week, many of us have spent time picking out the perfect gifts to wrap and lovingly place under the tree. We eagerly await them opening our gift and sharing in the joy we had while selecting it especially for them. And though traditional presents like gadgets and [...]

By |2025-12-22T10:42:33-05:00December 22nd, 2025|Blog, Financial Planning|

Fun Holiday Traditions for You and the Grandkids

It’s the weekend before Christmas, and travel plans may have already started! If you’re gearing up to see the grandkids soon, here are some fun activities you can try that just might become holiday traditions! Bake and Decorate Christmas Cookies Starting with a classic, who doesn’t love Christmas cookies? Kids love rolling dough, using cookie [...]

By |2025-12-18T09:08:54-05:00December 19th, 2025|Blog, Lifestyle|

5 Year-End Financial Moves for the Holidays

As the year winds down and the holiday season approaches, December brings a natural opportunity to pause, reflect, and realign. For retirees, this season is a perfect time to give your financial life a little attention before the calendar flips to a new year. Annual limits and other financial standards refresh at the end of [...]

By |2025-12-15T10:21:48-05:00December 15th, 2025|Blog, Financial Planning|

Celebrate the Season Without Overspending: Shopping Tips for Retirees

The holiday season is filled with warmth, tradition, and time with loved ones, but for many retirees, it can also bring financial stress. Between gift-giving, entertaining, decorations, and travel, the expenses can quickly add up. When you're living on a fixed income, this time of year can start to feel a bit overwhelming. But don’t [...]

By |2025-12-12T08:39:57-05:00December 12th, 2025|Blog, Financial Planning|

Should I Keep My Retirement Account or Use Annuities?

Deciding whether to keep your retirement savings in accounts like IRAs or 401(k)s versus transferring those funds to an annuity is a question many people face as they approach retirement. But before we jump in, there’s no rule that says you have to pick one, and both offer different benefits and come with different limits [...]

By |2025-12-05T13:17:22-05:00December 8th, 2025|Blog, Financial Planning, Retirement Income|

Social Security Myths to Watch Out For

If you’ve come across advice like “Social Security is going broke” or “you’re better off just waiting until 70 to claim,” you’re far from alone. These and other commonly repeated notions are persistent myths that can steer well-meaning savers off course. If you’ve believed any of these ideas, it may be time to bring in [...]

By |2025-12-01T11:38:19-05:00December 1st, 2025|Blog, Social Security|

A Poem for Thanksgiving

"Thanksgiving Time" Langston Hughes, (1921) When the night winds whistle through the trees and blow the crisp brown leaves a-crackling down, When the autumn moon is big and yellow-orange and round, When old Jack Frost is sparkling on the ground, It's Thanksgiving time! When the pantry jars are full of mince-meat and the shelves are [...]

By |2025-11-21T09:30:07-05:00November 28th, 2025|Blog, Lifestyle|
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