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Ryan Kwiatkowski | Sep 11, 2023

IRS Changes Inheritance Rules: Protecting Your Legacy

Tax Planning
Estate Planning
The IRS recently updated some rules about trusts that could make your heirs accidentally liable for capital gains taxes. It's another quiet change that could
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Ryan Kwiatkowski | Sep 4, 2023

When Vacations Go Wrong: 5 Costly Travel Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

Lifestyle
You can’t control everything when you travel. But you can control what you know, how you get ready to get away, and what you do while you’re vacationing. And
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Ryan Kwiatkowski | Aug 28, 2023

How to Stop Subconsciously Sabotaging Your Financial Goals

Lifestyle
Investments
Finance
Savings
How often do you set new financial goals? How often do you achieve them? Most of us aren’t very successful with our goals, even when we have the best intentions
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Ryan Kwiatkowski | Aug 21, 2023

Seven Key Tips for Planning Elder Care

Family
Lifestyle
Retirement
Health
Disability
Noticing signs of decline in our loved ones is always hard, and making care decisions for them often feels even harder. While it's impossible to make the
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Ryan Kwiatkowski | Aug 14, 2023

Unearth Your Hidden Goals: Why Talking to a Financial Professional Helps

Investments
Finance
Lifestyle
Savings
Goal-setting. It's the bread and butter of success across so many domains. But are you only scratching the surface? Dive deeper. A financial professional doesn
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Ryan Kwiatkowski | Aug 7, 2023

Unlock Your Earning Potential: 3 Essential Steps for Negotiating a Higher Salary in Your Next Job Offer

Lifestyle
Savings
Finance
Are you currently negotiating a new job offer or searching for a new role? This article aims to guide you on your journey. The question is: how do you ensure
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Ryan Kwiatkowski | Jul 31, 2023

Navigating the Post-Cancellation Era of Student Loans

Finance
Education
College
In a shocking turn of events, the Supreme Court has halted the presidential student loan forgiveness plan.1 So, where does that leave you and your outstanding
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Ryan Kwiatkowski | Jul 24, 2023

5 Amazing Places to Retire Outside of the U.S.

Lifestyle
Finance
Retirement
Real Estate
Tax Planning
Would you enjoy your retirement more in the U.S. or abroad?
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Ryan Kwiatkowski | Jul 17, 2023

Why You Need an Investment Philosophy

Investments
Finance
It may be easier to stick to your financial goals if you have a strong investment philosophy in place.
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Ryan Kwiatkowski | Jul 10, 2023

Financing Long-Term Care: Your Options Explained

Health
It's not always pleasant to think about the possibility of needing long-term care, but it's a necessary part of getting older.
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Ryan Kwiatkowski | Jul 3, 2023

Why Financial Professionals Are Still Important

Finance
Robo Advisors
With the popularity of robo-advisors, are financial professionals still necessary?
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Ryan Kwiatkowski | Jun 26, 2023

Charitable Giving: Doing Your Due Diligence

Finance
Tax Planning
Considering donating to a cause? There's a few things you should check first.
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