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Our School of Financial Wellness conducts classes and publishes articles to help you become financially organized, so you can plan for your retirement and savings goals.

Weekly Economic Update presented by Meld University
Weekly Economic Update

School of Financial Wellness

Inflation below expectations. 2026 Social Security COLA announced. Higher home sales. Consumer sentiment mostly flat.

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Retirement Planning: How To Prepare for Lifestyle Shifts

School of Financial Wellness

A successful retirement transition requires more than money. You also need to navigate lifestyle shifts and emotional hurdles.

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Five Types of Taxes to Factor into Your Retirement Plan

School of Financial Wellness

These 5 taxes are the most common for retirees, and understanding them is the key to creating a robust tax management plan.

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Live Event: Transitioning to Medicare and What’s New for 2026
Transitioning to Medicare and What’s New for 2026

This event will cover the most important aspects of Medicare, including enrollment and important updates for 2026.

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Start your week with a recap last week’s market action and a list of the upcoming week’s key events.

Weekly Economic Update presented by Meld University
Weekly Economic Update

School of Financial Wellness

Inflation below expectations. 2026 Social Security COLA announced. Higher home sales. Consumer sentiment mostly flat.

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Why Meld Financial?

Meld Financial, Inc. is an independent wealth management firm located in Birmingham, AL.

We specialize in financial planning, investment management, employee benefits and executive benefits for individuals, families, trusts, foundations and institutions.

We provide independent and objective services melded with customer-driven financial goals.

Mark McGarvey - Founder - Meld Financial

“We will always recommend the same course of action we would choose for ourselves, given the same circumstances.”

-Mark McGarvey, Founder