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Michael Brahmer | Feb 1, 2023

Paws and Effect - The annual cost of pet ownership and how to reduce costs

Finance
Lifestyle

There’s a good reason there’s an estimated 74 to 96 million owned cats and 70 to 80 million dogs in the U.S. With wagging tails, slobbery kisses, and little

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Michael Brahmer | Jan 25, 2023

Financial FAQs

Finance
Retirement
From retirement savings to living abroad, here are some of our commonly asked questions.
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Michael Brahmer | Jan 18, 2023

What does "Wealth" Mean to You?

Finance
Lifestyle
A clear understanding of what wealth looks like to you may help you build a financial strategy.
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Michael Brahmer | Jan 11, 2023

It's Never Too Late to Save for Retirement

Retirement
If you’re in your 50s and haven’t done much to save for retirement, you still have time.
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Michael Brahmer | Jan 4, 2023

Preparing for an Early or Unexpected Retirement

Retirement

More Americans are retiring earlier than you might think

Planning for retirement is without a doubt a long-term project that takes years of saving and

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Michael Brahmer | Dec 28, 2022

What are the Benefits of Saving Early?

Savings
Finance
For many Americans, the art of saving is something that they have yet to master. This is especially true for those who have just entered the workforce or have
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Michael Brahmer | Dec 21, 2022

Creating an Investment Philosophy

Investments
A clear investment philosophy may help you stay focused on your goals, even in times of uncertainty.
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Michael Brahmer | Dec 14, 2022

How to Plan Long-Term Care Before You Need It

Finance

It’s daunting to think about the day when you may not be able to live independently and care for yourself. But planning early for long-term care can keep you

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Michael Brahmer | Dec 7, 2022

Medicare in 2023: Here's What You Need to Know

Health
Retirement
The 2023 Medicare changes are here, and for the first time in several years, some premiums are lower.
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Michael Brahmer | Dec 1, 2022

Building Your Yellow Brick Road to Retirement

If you have not yet defined your goals and built your financial plan (to align your resources with those goals), you might be more nervous with stock market
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Michael Brahmer | Nov 30, 2022

Debt and Retirement: Can You Handle Both?

Retirement
If you’re struggling to save for retirement because of debt, it’s never too late to start.
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Michael Brahmer | Nov 23, 2022

Informed Donating

Lifestyle
Family
If you’re planning on making some end-of-year charitable donations, there are a few questions to ask yourself first.
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