Income Tax vs. Capital Gains Tax: What’s the Difference?

Understanding the difference between income tax and capital gains tax is a key part of smart financial planning. While both are ways the government collects revenue, they apply to very different types of money [...]

2026-02-09T14:24:39+00:00February 9, 2026|Blog, Blogs, Tax Strategies, Taxes, Taxes & Tax Planning|

Tax Updates for 2026: Key Things to Know This Year

Thanks to the permanent changes made by the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) and the annual inflation adjustments from the IRS, the 2026 tax year brings some changes you might want to make [...]

2026-02-03T00:20:38+00:00February 3, 2026|Blog, Blogs, Taxes, Taxes & Tax Planning|

A How-To Guide to Your “my Social Security” Account

While the Social Security Administration will still mail you a statement once a year if you’re over the age of 60, they really encourage everyone to create a “my Social Security” account for better security and [...]

2026-01-20T14:20:53+00:00January 20, 2026|Blogs, Social Security|

How to Build a Meaningful Retirement Life Without a Work Schedule

One of the most underestimated challenges of retirement is not financial but personal. After decades of structured workdays, many retirees find themselves asking, “What now?” While the initial freedom can feel liberating, the absence [...]

2026-01-12T14:41:59+00:00January 12, 2026|Blogs, Lifestyle|

Your 2026 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment: The Good News, The Bad News and What It Means for Your Retirement

Every October, over 70 million Americans eagerly wait for the Social Security Administration (SSA) to announce the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). This annual bump is designed to help your benefits keep pace with inflation, but [...]

2026-01-05T14:34:16+00:00January 5, 2026|Blogs, Retirement Income & Savings, Social Security|

Should I Keep My Retirement Account or Use Annuities?

Deciding whether to keep your retirement savings in accounts like IRAs or 401(k)s versus transferring those funds to an annuity is a question many people face as they approach retirement. But before we jump [...]

2025-12-05T18:13:19+00:00December 8, 2025|Blogs, Financial Planning, Retirement Income & Savings|
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