Most people think of a Health Savings Account (HSA) as a place to park money for copays and prescriptions. Swipe the card, move on, repeat next year. That approach works, but it barely scratches the surface of what an HSA…
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Home DNA Kits Are Changing Estate Planning (Whether Your Family’s Ready or Not)
A decade ago, a surprise cousin match on a DNA site was mostly just a fun conversation starter. Now? At-home DNA kits are showing up in real-life estate disputes, poking holes in assumptions families make about “who counts,” and forcing…
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January 1st Tax Changes You Need to Know: What’s New, What’s Ending, and How to Plan
January 1, 2026 wasn’t just a symbolic fresh start this year; it was a real line in the sand for a long list of tax provisions tied to the major OBBBA changes. Some benefits begin on January 1st, while others…
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Inherited IRA Rules Explained: RBD, Beneficiary Types, and Tax Implications
Trillions of dollars in Baby Boomer assets will be transferred in the coming years. Beneficiaries may end up with multiple Inherited IRAs, each with varying distribution requirements. Careful management is needed to minimize taxation, thereby maximizing return. Note: Beneficiaries must…
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Using a Donor-Advised Fund as an IRA Beneficiary: A Tax-Efficient Charitable Strategy
When most families start thinking about the legacy they’ll leave behind, they want a plan that’s both financially smart and genuinely meaningful. One option that checks both of those boxes is to name a donor-advised fund (DAF) as the beneficiary…
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Don’t Wait Until You Need It: Financial Moves That Reward the Proactive
There’s a saying in financial planning that applies to more than just money: The best time to prepare is before you need to. It’s not the most exciting advice, but it’s some of the most valuable. The truth is, the…
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Retirement Planning in the Age of AI
Artificial intelligence has rapidly transformed how people manage money, make decisions, and plan for the future. But when it comes to something as deeply personal and long-term as retirement planning, how much should you trust algorithms over human insight? The…
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