While every financial plan and individual is unique, the core basis of how financial plans work is fairly similar. The good news is that there’s only a handful of data points that will really impact ...

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Editor’s note: This is the first in a four-part series on year-end financial planning designed to help you close out the year on a high note. As we approach the end of the year, it's crucial to take ...

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What a one-time financial plan is and is not Let’s first discuss the purpose of a one-time financial plan and its benefits. At its core, a one-time financial plan is intended to provide a detailed ...

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