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When it comes to planning for retirement, healthcare costs are one of the most overlooked factors. Yet for many retirees, health-related expenses can be one of the largest items in their budget. Even when covered by a retiree health planREAD MORE

For many people just starting out in their careers, planning for retirement is somewhat of an abstract concept because it’s just too far away. But the fact is that it’s easier to make money when you’re younger. Most of usREAD MORE

Do you have any summer vacations planned?  Did you know that you can help pay for future vacations by being strategic about how you spend on this vacation?  The strategy involves using the right travel reward credit cards to payREAD MORE

Last month, we discussed some of the benefits of including real estate in your investment mix. These include income, diversification and, in the case of owning property directly, some significant tax advantages for owning income properties. I also mentioned thatREAD MORE

A common question we are asked is, “how much insurance should I have?” As wealth managers, we evaluate all types of insurance, from life, health and disability insurance to property and liability insurance.  When providing life insurance guidance, we takeREAD MORE