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Have you ever felt that no matter how hard you try, sticking to a budget is like trying to hold water in your hands? Do
Blended Retirement System: Evaluate the Lump Sum Option
Unlike some civilian pensions, there is no option to take the full military pension as a lump sum. However, servicemembers retiring under the Blended Retirement
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Why I Serve Veterans and Federal Employees
Just as you wouldn’t want a plumber wiring the electricity in your new home, you don’t want just anybody guiding you in your financial life.
Helping Your Parents Transition To Long-Term Care
In the fall of 2022, my mother had a mini-stroke. It was a wake-up call for my siblings and me when we realized she couldn’t
End-Of-Year Planning Checklist
If you’re like me, you’re probably thinking how can it be December? Where did 2022 go? Before we turn the page to 2023, there could
5 Estate Plan Documents Everyone Needs
Five Estate Plan Documents Everyone Needs As a financial advisor, I often talk with clients about their need for an estate plan. Far too often,
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When both members of a couple serve in the military, they share a greater understanding of the mission and life demands that come with putting
I Learned Everything I Needed to Know about Investing in Kindergarten
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