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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
March 24, 2025School of Financial Wellness
The FOMC maintained interest rates. Gold prices hit a new high. Existing home sales rose. Retail sales recovered some losses.

The Meld Client Experience: What to Expect in Year 1
February 27, 2025School of Financial Wellness
At Meld Financial, our simple onboarding process helps new clients get a head start on achieving their retirement goals.

3 Ways to Reduce Your 2024 Taxes Before the Deadline
February 14, 2025School of Financial Wellness
Consider these three last-minute strategies to reduce your 2024 income tax burden before the April 15th filing deadline.
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Transitioning to Medicare
When: Tuesday, 4/22/25 from 3 – 4 PM CST
Where: Online Webinar
Speaker: Patricia L. Burris, CFP®
Medicare webinar will cover Medicare enrollment, supplement plans, strategies for maximizing benefits, and 2025 program updates.

10th Annual: Document Shredding to Benefit Children’s Hospital of Alabama
When: Saturday, April 26th, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Meld Financial Office
Speaker: N/A
Meld Financial will be hosting our 10th annual Shred-It event on April 26th to benefit the Children’s Hospital of Alabama.
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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
March 24, 2025School of Financial Wellness
The FOMC maintained interest rates. Gold prices hit a new high. Existing home sales rose. Retail sales recovered some losses.
Trending Articles

5 Characteristics of a Quality Wealth Manager
June 15, 2023School of Financial Wellness
Looking for a quality wealth manager? We pulled together our list of the 5 most important qualities to consider during your search.

What are Required Minimum Distributions (RMD’s)?
July 21, 2023School of Saving and Investing
Required Minimum Distributions are minimum withdrawals that must be taken from retirement accounts once you reach a certain age.

How to Calculate Provisional Income (a.k.a. Combined Income)
August 8, 2024School of Social Security & Medicare
Your provisional income determines if Social Security benefits are taxable, so it is important to know how to calculate this figure.
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.
