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Investing, Mid-Career, Retirement Planning

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2025 Delivered for Those Who Stayed in Their Seats

Markets rewarded discipline. Diversification mattered. Long-term investors were paid for patience. Key Takeaways: Stocks delivered strong returns—for the ...

Investing

Evidence-Based Investing

How do you define evidence-based investing? The simplest and most relatable way is through an example—one you may ...

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Investing

Why the Wealthy Need To Invest Differently

Have you outgrown the TSP? Consider a rollover if you have more than $400,000. For federal employees, the ...

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Meet the UMA: A Thrift Upgrade for Federal Employees

For decades, the Thrift Savings Plan has been a workhorse for federal employees. It is low-cost and simple, ...

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How Much Can You Spend In Retirement?

The most important question in retirement planning rarely gets asked first. Financial advisors everywhere love to ask: “So… ...

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Investing, Tax Planning

Understanding Capital Gains: When and How They Affect Your Taxes

Most of us don’t think much about taxes until it’s time to file — and then we suddenly ...

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Investing, Retirement Planning

Common Investing Mistakes to Avoid in Your Retirement Income Planning

If you’re looking to retire within the next decade, it’s crucial to have a financial plan that’s built ...

Mid-Career Federal Employee Financial Planning

Mid-Career Financial Planning Decisions You Shouldn’t Ignore

Why some of your most important financial decisions happen long before retirement Most federal employees hire an advisor ...

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What is A Fiduciary Advisor and Why Does It Matter?

Understanding the Value of a Fiduciary in Your Financial Journey What’s a fiduciary? Is every financial advisor a ...