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Rethinking the Million-Dollar Retirement Benchmark

If you search for retirement advice online, you’ll often find that $1,000,000 seems to be a recurring target number. But is that a goal you should be saving for, or is it outdated advice? Q: Where did the $1 million retirement benchmark come from? A: Historically, $1 million became the goal when it was popularized [...]

Navigating Your Financial Milestones as America Turns 250

On July 4, 2026, the United States will celebrate its 250th birthday, the Semiquincentennial. This milestone represents a celebration of history but also creates a moment to reflect on the evolution of the American Dream and the financial structures that support it. In 1776, the concept of retirement was virtually non-existent. Most Americans worked in [...]

By |2026-06-28T10:44:19-04:00June 28th, 2026|Blog, Blogs, Financial Planning, History, news|

Tax-Efficient Strategies for Summer Adventures and Beyond

For many retirees, the idea of retirement is synonymous with freedom. You can exercise that freedom by choosing to spend your days traveling, spending summers with the grandkids, or simply relaxing and taking it day by day without a harried schedule. However, the transition from a steady paycheck to a reliance on your own savings [...]

Are Annuity Misconceptions Hurting Your Retirement?

When you think about retirement income, Social Security might be the first thing that comes to mind. But many pre-retirees are realizing that Social Security was never designed to replace a full salary. In fact, it typically replaces only about 40% of pre-retirement earnings. To bridge that income gap, many who are considering annuities hesitate [...]

By |2026-06-15T10:35:16-04:00June 15th, 2026|Annuities, Blog, Blogs, news, Retirement Planning|

Charisse is an Investment News, 40 Under 40 Winner!

The wait is over. Investment News has just released their 2018, 40 Under 40 Winners and we’re proud to announce that Charisse is one of them! Every year, they showcase the nation’s finest young financial advisors and associated professionals in the financial planning industry. Learn more about her story and how she became a member of the [...]

By |2018-06-20T21:51:33-04:00June 20th, 2018|Financial Planning, Latest News, news|
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