Financial Planning

Making Sense of Social Security: The Basics and Key Considerations

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“Social Security is one of the most effective poverty-prevention programs in history. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, it keeps nearly 29 million Americans from sliding into poverty each year,” BlackRock CEO Larry Fink wrote in his 2025 letter to investors. Nonetheless, while it provides a basic level of income, we’re also mindful that Social Security, by […]

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Financial Fitness Starts Now: Simple Steps Toward Long-Term Stability

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When I was young—much younger—we lived next door to a family whose breadwinner was a physician, and the mother stayed home with the kids. I recall Mom telling us that when her husband was in medical school, she would shop for groceries with a price counter. When she put an item in the shopping cart,

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How Social Security Benefits Are Calculated — and 5 Strategies to Maximize Them

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Social Security is one of the most valuable yet misunderstood retirement assets. For many households, the difference between an average strategy and an optimized one can amount to tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars in lifetime benefits. Understanding how benefits are calculated—and how to strategically claim them—can materially improve your retirement outcome. How

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Thank You for an Incredible 2025

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As we wrap up 2025, we want to take a moment to pause, reflect, and most importantly—say thank you. To our clients, partners, colleagues, friends, and families: this year was meaningful because of you. Your trust, engagement, and commitment to thoughtful financial decision-making are what make our work as financial advisors and tax professionals both

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November ekes out a gain

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While the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite slipped last month, both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 shook off a modest mid-month decline to notch their seventh consecutive monthly advance, according to MarketWatch. Key Index Returns   MTD % YTD % Dow Jones Industrial Average 0.3 12.2 Nasdaq Composite -1.5 21.0 S&P 500 Index

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Spotlight on Inflation

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ChartTalk: Inflation is taking a bite out of people’s wallets. But some products are seeing greater price increases than others. The infographic breaks down inflation by a variety of products. Prices are going up, with some products seeing greater inflation than others.   Food items like beef and essentials such as car maintenance are showing the

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Vermont Saves: A New Mandate for Vermont Employers

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Did You Know? Vermont has introduced a new law requiring businesses with five or more employees to provide access to retirement savings—even if the employer doesn’t currently offer a plan. The initiative, called Vermont Saves, is designed to ensure workers have a retirement option, but it also comes with strict rules, limited flexibility, and state-mandated

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Vermont Saves; a New Small Business Retirement Plan Mandate

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Did you know? Under Vermont’s new law, employers with five or more employees will soon be required by the state to facilitate retirement savings – even if they don’t offer a plan. It’s called Vermont Saves, and while it checks the compliance box, it comes with government-mandated limitations and zero flexibility. About the Rollout The Vermont

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