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Eric Vinje | Jul 2, 2024

Practical Tips: How to Avoid These 4 Estate Planning Missteps

Finance
Lifestyle
Estate Planning

First, let’s start by uncovering the most common mistake in estate planning…

Surprisingly, this frequently made mistake might already be on your doorstep. A

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Eric Vinje | Jun 19, 2024

Your Role & Responsibilities as an Agent in a Power of Attorney (POA)

Investments
Finance
Tax Planning
Insurance
Estate Planning
A power of attorney (POA) can grant you certain authority and specific responsibilities. While the extent and limitations of POAs can vary based on many factors
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Eric Vinje | Jun 3, 2024

Longevity in Retirement & What You Should Know

Investments
Retirement
Finance
Savings

How many years will your retirement last?

What are the chances you’ll live past 90?

Most of us answer those questions wrong because we don’t have strong longe

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Eric Vinje | May 24, 2024

A Quick Guide to 529 Plans and College Savings: Dispelling Common Myths and Misconceptions

College
529 plans are a tool for those looking to save for college for their children, grandchildren, or any family member. While most people know that they are one of
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Eric Vinje | May 20, 2024

Mastering Stormy Waters: Smart Strategies for Healthcare Costs in Retirement

Finance
Lifestyle
Retirement
Health
With healthcare costs often resembling an unpredictable market, and long-term care expenses looming, the post-work years require careful financial planning
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Eric Vinje | May 10, 2024

Five Tips to Ensure You Are Prepared for Long-Term Care in Retirement

Retirement
As Gen X-ers and Millennials move toward retirement, long-term care expenses are poised to make up an even larger share of their retirement expenses. In 2021
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Eric Vinje | May 1, 2024

Top 4 Social Media Money Scams & How to Spot Them

Investments
Finance
Lifestyle
Privacy
Savings

Believe it or not social media scams have been picking more pockets than any other scam today––including phone call and text fraud.1

There have been more than

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Eric Vinje | Apr 26, 2024

Improving Your Financial Literacy Can Improve Your Business

Finance
Financial literacy is essential for your personal financial health and even more crucial for the financial health of your small business. Being a small business
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Eric Vinje | Apr 19, 2024

The Double-Edged Sword of Retirement Planning

Inflation, the silent force shaping our economic landscape, often creeps into our lives unnoticed until its effects become palpable. Its impact on retirement
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Eric Vinje | Apr 18, 2024

5 Signs You’re Headed for a “Cushy” Retirement

Retirement
How much do you need to retire wealthy? Believe it or not, there’s no set number for anyone. Lifestyle and the quality of your retirement plan are certainly
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Eric Vinje | Apr 12, 2024

Maximizing Retirement Savings: The Medical HSA

Retirement
As retirement planning becomes increasingly complex, one vehicle is gaining attention for its potent blend of savings and tax advantages: the Health Savings
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Eric Vinje | Apr 5, 2024

Don’t Forget to File! 8 Tax Filing Tips to Help Mitigate the Stress

Tax Planning
If you hear the term HENRYs mentioned during a financial conversation, you may or may not be familiar with the fairly new acronym. It stands for “High Earners
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