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Tune out the noise. Here are our thoughts on everyday financial questions that impact people like you.

Group Term Life Insurance vs. Individual Coverage: What’s the Right Move?

Group Term Life Insurance vs. Individual Coverage: What’s the Right Move?

In our work with young families, one of the first layers of their financial landscape we assess is life insurance. For most people, there are two ways to put this
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Missed Tax Deductions? How to Review Your 2025 Tax Return for Overtime, Tips, and Car Loan Interest (OBBBA Guide)

Why You Should Double-Check Your 2025 Tax Return Unlike me, you probably filed your taxes weeks ago. You know, that thing you do where you take a weekend and go
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The risk of holding too much cash

The Risk of Holding Too Much Cash & What to Do About It

Too Much Cash?! Yes, it’s possible. Much like any time I sit down with a spoon and a pint of Ben & Jerry’s, the same holds true with cash… You
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Should You Buy or Lease a Car in 2026? Costs, Financing, and Smart Strategies Explained

Why Buying or Leasing a Car Feels So Complicated Choosing a set of wheels is on the Mount Rushmore of tough consumer decisions. It’s right up there with becoming a
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What is enough?

What is Enough?

What is “enough”? There’s nothing like a major life milestone to bring on a spell of deep reflection. Since having our daughter a few months ago, I’ve really been chewing
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Traditional vs Roth 401(k): How to Choose the Right Contribution Strategy

The Simple Framework for 401(k) Contributions Not to sandbag our version of this question right out of the gate, but this blog/article/education exists on every personal finance resource on the
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Helpful Tools for Effective Planning

2025: IMPORTANT NUMBERS

Important numbers including tax brackets, retirement plan contribution limits and phaseouts, and much more!

Tax Filing Flowchart (Tax Year 2024)

A checklist for the documents you need to collect for filing your 2024 tax return.

RESOURCES

Helpful Tools for Effective Planning

2025: IMPORTANT NUMBERS

Important numbers including tax brackets, retirement plan contribution limits, and more.

2024: IMPORTANT NUMBERS

Important numbers including tax brackets, retirement plan contribution limits, and more.

Tax Filing Flowchart (Tax Year 2024)

A checklist for the documents you need to collect for filing your 2024 tax return.

Tax Filing Flowchart (Tax Year 2023)

A checklist for the documents you need to collect for filing your 2023 tax return.