Author: Angela Robinson

One Big Beautiful Bill Act

One Big Beautiful Bill Act – A First Glance at What You Need to Know

Wow! There is a lot in this bill and no way we are going to cover everything or deep dive into anything specific. So…after reading and reading, here is an extensive glance at some of our notes. Note: It is imperative that you consult with your tax advisor before implementing any strategies. One of the…
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July 10, 2025 0
Retired Couple

Retirement Accounts and Trusts

Retirement accounts and trusts…Could be like oil and water. If you have a substantial retirement account like an IRA or 401(k), it’s not uncommon to want to name a trust as a beneficiary. There are a number of reasons. Maybe you have underage children. Perhaps you are concerned that your heirs would spend everything the…
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June 24, 2025 0
Literacy

Financial Literacy: Where Do We Even Begin?

Let’s face it—this question isn’t just coming from teenagers anymore. It’s echoing from young adults, parents, even grandparents. How do we get better with money? Why does it feel like we’re all figuring this out way too late? Here’s the reality: financial literacy should be a required class in school—but for most people, it never…
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June 20, 2025 0
Student

Life Planning at 18 – 5 Things You Need to Know (That Most People Don’t)

Graduation caps have flown, and suddenly, it hits you: adulthood is here—whether you’re paying your own bills or not. Sure, you probably already know you can vote, join the military, and open a bank account at 18. But there are crucial things about turning 18 that don’t get talked about enough—and they can have a…
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June 13, 2025 0
Family Meeting

Should You Have a Family Meeting?

Eeek… Just hearing the words “family meeting” can make you cringe, right? Most of us don’t have great memories of them. They’re usually called in response to conflict—especially when kids are involved—or to address topics no one really wants to talk about. And once the kids move out, these meetings seem to disappear altogether. But…
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June 5, 2025 0
Complicated

What Are You Stressed About?

Do you really know? Your first response may be, “everything” or “a lot of things.” But is that really the heart of the matter? Take Stan. Stan is a successful business owner living in a small town, raising two wonderful kids with his wife. Owning a business is “a lot.” Most business owners wear multiple…
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May 22, 2025 0
Grandparents

Thinking About Gifting to Your Children?

You may want to think again! It’s common for a parent, or parents, to start gifting assets to their children as they get older. The problem is that they don’t seek advice and if they do, it’s typically from the wrong people. Unfortunately, the result can be very costly to the family. It could rock…
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May 15, 2025 0
Headphones

Your Next Vacation – Retirement

Think back to the last time you took a vacation. Do you recall how much time you spent deciding your destination, where you would stay, transportation, dining, and activities for your trip? It may surprise you to know that travelers typically spend an average of 303 minutes (over 5 hours) PER DAY on travel content…
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May 7, 2025 0
Faith Over Fear

Faith Over Fear

It’s the week after we celebrate our risen Savior…but that’s not the theme here today. It’s fairly obvious that we’re going through a bit of turbulence in the financial markets. There’s a lot of noise coming out of Washington and around the world. And it’s that kind of noise that creates fear. Who really knows…
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April 24, 2025 0
Stock Market

93 Reasons Why Not to Invest in the Stock Market

1. 1934 Great Depression 2. 1935 Spanish Civil War 3. 1936 Economy Still Struggling 4. 1937 Recession 5. 1938 War Clouds Gather 6. 1939 War in Europe 7. 1940 France Falls 8. 1941 Pearl Harbor 9. 1942 Wartime Price Controls 10. 1943 Industry Mobilizes 11. 1944 Consumer Goods Shortage 12. 1945 Post-War Recession Predicted 13.…
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April 17, 2025 0

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