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March Market Commentary: Tariffs, Inflation, and Taxes… Where’s the Balance?
Tariffs, Inflation, and Taxes: Where's the Balance? February Recap and March Outlook The new administration’s priority of “reindustrializing the U.S.” is coming into focus as tariff announcements - even if softened or rescinded - indicated that this is a policy, not...
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Shopping tips for this holiday season
Unless you complete your holiday shopping before Halloween, you might be enticed by Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. These tips may help you save time and money. Create a budget. Before you start shopping, establish an overall budget. Make a list of gifts...
Beginner’s Guide to College Funding
Written by: Matt Escalante We all know kids can be expensive when you add up the costs for everyday essentials such as food, clothing, daycare, etc. (just to name a few). The moment a child is born, the clock starts ticking on developing a proper plan for one of the...
Tax Wins From Portfolio Gains
Written By: Sarah Nadiri Do you have large unrealized capital gains in your after-tax (non-retirement) portfolio? The question of how to strategically plan around large, embedded capital gains has become increasingly popular. The growth of the U.S. and other global...
31 Days of Financial Wellness
JULY 16, 2021 You hear a lot about the value of keeping physically fit, but do you keep your money in shape too? Financial wellness isn’t about how wealthy you are. It’s about the health of your finances, regardless of your income. It’s knowing you can pay your bills,...
TRS Retiree Employment after Retirement Changes Made by the 87th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature
Written By: Mike Cochran Major changes made by several bills that have been passed and signed into law by the Governor or are on his desk as of this date and expected to be signed, which will affect rehired retirees from the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)....
Three small steps to help you enter retirement debt free
Written By: Edgar Ortiz During our lives, we encounter different cycles of debt depending on our current situation. Most people don’t think of retirement and debt until it is too late. The goal of entering retirement is to go with as little debt as possible. Below are...
The Best Thing You Can Do for Your Personal Finances
Written By: John Fowler, CFP® You won’t believe it... It’s a beautiful Wednesday afternoon and I’m driving down the highway towards Dallas. I’m listening to music in the car and rolling down the highway. You know how it is, that certain song comes on and you can’t...
How to Prepare for Tax and Estate Planning Changes
Written By: John Folwer, CFP® Unprecedented. A word we have uttered quite a bit over the last 14 months. Unprecedented. As in an unprecedented viral outbreak, an unprecedented economic shutdown, an unprecedented amount of stimulus passed by Congress, and an...
Marriage and Money: Six Mistakes to Avoid
Written By: Michael Collins When it comes to marriage, you want to do things right. The same thing with finances. Money doesn't have to be a difficult topic. Here are six money mistakes you and your spouse can avoid: Set goals. He is a spender; she is a saver. Or, he...
How to avoid breaking the bank on Valentine’s Day
"Money can feed the body. Love will feed the soul.” -Toni Payne The commercialization of Valentine’s Day didn’t just creep up in the last couple of decades. It dates back to the Victorian era, where Great Britain introduced the Uniform Penny Post, (what we know...