Understanding the Social Security Fairness Act

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In December 2024, the Social Security Fairness Act was officially signed into law, bringing with it the potential to change social security benefits for millions of Americans. This new legislation eliminates longstanding past provisions frequently criticized as outdated and unfair. It also seeks to bring relief to millions of retirees and their families. What is…

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Secure Act 2.0: What You Need to Know About the New Contribution Limits

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Whether retirement is right around the corner or you’re still in the process of planning as bright a financial future as possible, understanding how to make the most of your money is crucial. Navigating important changes to applicable laws and regulations is naturally a huge part of that. First passed in 2022, Secure Act 2.0…

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Planning Your Charitable Donations

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Your retirement years are a time to kick back, relax, and enjoy everything you’ve worked so hard for all your life. This is the ideal time to invest in what matters most to you, and for many people, giving to charity is a big part of that. However, charitable contributors enjoy benefits beyond the simple…

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What Financial Legacy Will You Leave?

There used to be a popular saying on t-shirts and bumper stickers that the person “who dies with the most toys or things wins”. Well, you can’t really “take it with you” so who will get your assets when you die?  Will they get a lump sum?  Will they get it immediately? What Is Estate…

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