Month: October 2025

AI in Retirement

Is Planning for Retirement Different Today in the Age of Artificial Intelligence?

At first glance, this might sound like a rhetorical question — of course things are different! But let me tell you, the answer isn’t as simple as you might think. When I first entered this business back in 2006, retirement planning looked very different. We built every plan by hand — I’m talking budgets, calculators,…
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October 29, 2025 0
Pocketbook

Pocketbook Power Plays: 5 Ways to Free Up Cash Right Now

Let’s be real—everything feels more expensive these days. A few years ago, most of us had at least a little breathing room in the budget. Now? Inflation has eaten that cushion and asked for dessert. You may not be able to control the cost of groceries or gas, but you can control how much of…
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October 17, 2025 0

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