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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
October 12, 2026School of Financial Wellness
Treasury yields reached multi-year highs. The president ordered dyed diesel tax relief. The trade deficit widened in August.
How to Use Your Home Equity to Improve Your Financial Position
September 9, 2026School of Financial Wellness
The four ways to convert home equity into usable money, covering HELOCs, cash-out refinancing, downsizing, and reverse mortgages.
The Hidden Cost of Consulting Into Retirement
August 5, 2026School of Financial Wellness
Consulting work during the transition into retirement affects self-employment tax, Medicare premiums, and health insurance costs.
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Weekly Economic Update
October 12, 2026School of Financial Wellness
Treasury yields reached multi-year highs. The president ordered dyed diesel tax relief. The trade deficit widened in August.
Trending Articles
How to Calculate Provisional Income (a.k.a. Combined Income)
August 14, 2025School 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.
The 10 Worst States for Retirement
March 28, 2024School of Financial Wellness
The location you choose for your retirement can have a significant impact on your costs, safety, activities, and overall happiness.
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.
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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.
