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Things to Consider when Reviewing Your Investments
Do not invest your money blindly. Know what you own and how it is performing. This checklist provides all the questions to ask your advisor.

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Jan 1, 20241 min read
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Will a Distribution from Your Traditional IRA be Penalty Free?
Before taking money from your IRA, you should check for penalties. Use this flowchart as a guide to prepare yourself for potential penatlies

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Jan 1, 20241 min read
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Things to Consider when Moving Out of State
Moving out of state is exciting, but it does add another layer of complexity to your transition. Use this checklist to help avoid surprises

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Jan 1, 20241 min read
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Things to Consider as Your Child Becomes Independent
Although your child(ren) is/are growing up, there are changes that you need to prepare for. This checklist is a good start when preparing.

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Jan 1, 20241 min read
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Are You at Risk of Having Your Identity Stolen or Being a Victim of Fraud?
Technology can make you a victim of fraud. Protect yourself at all times, and check-in on your parents as they get older.

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Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?
If paying off your mortgage is not feasible, maybe you should refinance. This flowchart can help you work through that decision.

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Jan 1, 20241 min read
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Important Dates for 2025
There are important financial dates that occur throughout the year, that you do not want to miss. Use this list a resource to stay on track.

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Jan 1, 20241 min read
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Will Your Social Security Benefit be Reduced?
Filing for Social Security should not be done blindly. This flowchart can help you understand the consequences of pulling your benefit early

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Jan 1, 20241 min read
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What Should You Consider when Purchasing Life Insurance?
Know what you are buying, and if you are buying enough, when considering life insurance. Use this checklist to help guide you.

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Jan 1, 20241 min read
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Should You Pay off Your Mortgage?
Paying off your mortgage is quite the achievement, but is it always the right decision? Let this flowchart help you make your decision.

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Jan 1, 20241 min read
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Issues You Should Consider Regarding Changes Made by The Secure Act 2.0
The Secure Act 2.0 created more planning options for 2024 and 2025. Use this checklist as a guide to those changes and how you can benefit.

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Jan 1, 20241 min read
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Will a Distribution from Your HSA be Tax & Penalty Free?
Distributions from an HSA must meet certain requirements to be tax and penalty-free. This flowchart can help you understand those conditions

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Jan 1, 20241 min read
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What Issues Should You Consider when Reviewing Your Life Insurance Policy?
Understanding your coverage, and having the right amount of coverage, are the first two steps of reviewing your life insurance policy.

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Jan 1, 20241 min read
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What Should You Consider before Updating Your Estate Plan?
As family situations change, you need to ensure your estate plan is up-to-date. Use this checklist to help guide you through those updates.

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Jan 1, 20241 min read
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Establishing and Maintaining Your Emergency Fund
An emergency fund is your first line of defense against the unexpected. Have a plan to fund and maintain your emergency fund.

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Jan 1, 20241 min read
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What Should You Consider before Closing an Estate?
Closing an estate is a tedious and stressful process. This checklist can help guide you through the complicated steps to close an estate.

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Jan 1, 20241 min read
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Are You Eligible for a Qualified Business Income (QBI) Deduction?
QBI is great for reducing taxes, but you have to be eligible. Use this flowchart to help determine if you are.

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Jan 1, 20241 min read
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Can You Make a Deductible IRA Contribution?
If a traditional IRA is right for you, do not immediately assume that you can deduct your contribution. Use this flowchart first.

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Jan 1, 20241 min read
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Can You do a Qualified Charitable Distribution from Your IRA?
QCDs can be a powerful tax-planning tool. This flowchart can help determine if you are eligible.

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Jan 1, 20241 min read
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Will You Have to Pay Tax on the Sale of an Investment?
Selling any type of investment may result in a taxable event. This flowchart can help you understand situations that you may owe taxes.

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Jan 1, 20241 min read
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