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family estate planning

Essential Estate Planning Review Questions

It is essential to review your estate planning documents every couple of years or when life events change.  Not all circumstances require amendments or modifications to your current documents; however, it is always good to look over your directions, appointments and pre-determined plans.  If nothing else, it is a good exercise to remind yourself of […]

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housing market

What to Know as the Housing Market Shifts

What to know about the upcoming housing market shift if you are on the buying side of the equation. The drop in mortgage rates has slightly increased activity in mortgage applications. Home buyers wade back into housing market as mortgage rates fall for fifth week in a row (msn.com). If you are looking to make

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Soon to be Retirees – What to Know When Plans Change

Soon to be Retirees – What to Know When Plans Change   You have worked for 25+ years and are approaching retirement, however, a life change arises and brings uncertainty.  Maybe it is a loss of employment, a health crisis of a spouse, the kids need you to assist with daycare needs for the grandchildren,

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Financial Tips to Know Early in Life – “If I Knew This in My 20’s or 30’s”

Financial Tips to Know Early in Life   Over the years our clients have made comments about financial decisions or actions they wish they had taken earlier in life.   These financial tips to know early in life were compiled into a series of If I Knew This financial advice tidbits.  Most often it is our

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Parents with New Kids – What to Know Starting Out

Parents with New Kids: What to Know Starting Out Young parents with new kids – what to know starting out.  Here are three quick tips for early financial success as you begin the journey. Building a family, thinking about budgets, worrying about college funding and protecting your family’s financial well-being may feel a little overwhelming.

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Graduates with New Jobs – What to Know Starting Out!

Graduates with New Jobs: What to Know Starting Out!   Three quick tips for early financial success as you start out. Learning a new job, moving to a new place, meeting new faces, and visiting your college friends all takes planning. During this busy time, don’t forget about planning your finances. Financial Tip #1: Create

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Cincinnati financial planning

Types of Investment Accounts

Investment and Savings Accounts What type of financial account do you have, and do you understand its tax consequences?   During client meetings we are often asked to explain what the differences are between various types of accounts, as well as how they are taxed. Read to learn more about employer plans, IRA’s, college savings

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