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Why You Should Do a Goal Plan

Sometimes life has different plans for us than we intended. That’s where a goal plan comes into play. Should you wait to buy a new car when your current car is having problems because you’ll spend

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Our Goal Planning Process

How do you know if you’re on track to reach your financial goals if you don’t have a clear view of them? It can be hard to zoom out enough to create your goal plan, but

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3 Tips for Charitable Giving

You’ve been generous this year. You gave money to your favorite charities when they needed it most. Unfortunately, not all contributions are tax deductible. According to new tax laws, charitable contributions have to make up a

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Retire TO Your Happy Place

Retirement is the next exciting chapter in the story of your life. It’s an experience that can be thrilling, educational, cozy, social, creative, whatever you want. Yet, when it comes to planning for retirement, it’s sometimes

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Avoiding Burnout

It’s an idea you’ve had hammered into your head since you were a wee toddler; hard work pays off. Getting what you want out of life requires blood, sweat, tears and sacrifice. It’s universally acknowledged that

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