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Notes from the planning desk.

No jargon. Just the questions our clients ask us most.

Financial planningSeptember 2026

Should Your Emergency Fund Be Invested?

Investing your emergency fund could earn a higher return—but is that the right job for that money? Here's why emergency savings generally belong in cash, and how much you may actually need.

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Tax planningAugust 2026

8 Common Tax Planning Mistakes Retirees Make — and How to Avoid Them

Retirees can face unexpected tax bills, RMD penalties, Medicare surcharges and other costly surprises. Learn 8 common retirement tax planning mistakes and how to avoid them.

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Family planningJuly 2026

Trump Accounts Explained: What Parents Need to Know About the New Investment Accounts for Children

Learn how Trump Accounts work, who qualifies, contribution limits, investment options, taxes, and whether a Trump Account makes sense for your child.

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Tax planningJuly 2026

Tax-efficient charitable giving strategies

From donor-advised funds to qualified charitable distributions, how you give can matter as much as how much you give.

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InvestingJune 2026

Rebalancing without overreacting to the market

A disciplined rebalancing process keeps your portfolio aligned with your goals — without trying to time the market.

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Social SecurityMay 2026

When should you actually claim Social Security?

The right answer depends less on the breakeven math and more on a few personal questions most calculators ignore.

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Tax planningApril 2026

Roth conversions in the gap years

Between retirement and RMDs, there's often a sweet spot for converting traditional IRA dollars to Roth at a lower bracket.

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IncomeMarch 2026

The 4% rule isn't a rule

What the original study actually said — and why your withdrawal rate should flex with markets.

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HealthcareFebruary 2026

Medicare IRMAA and the two-year lookback

A surprise tax on retirees that's easy to plan around — if you know it exists.

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Our approachJanuary 2026

Why we chose a flat-fee model

Our fees reflect the complexity of your planning — not the size of your portfolio.

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