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John Bantug | Dec 3, 2024

5 Major Retirement Regrets (That Are NOT Inevitable & How to Avoid Them)

Retirement

When are you going to retire?

How did you make that decision?

Many of us look at finances and health when we’re deciding when to retire.

Whether or not we realize

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John Bantug | Nov 19, 2024

Why Sticking to a Long-Term Investment Strategy Pays Off in Market Downturns

Investments
Finance
Risk Management

Watching your portfolio take a hit can be unsettling, but staying focused on the long game is crucial. Even in uncertain times, a long-term strategy helps you

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John Bantug | Nov 2, 2024

5 Damaging Myths About Money Talks & the Facts Behind Them

Investments
Finance
Lifestyle
Savings
Family

What money topics are the most taboo to talk about?

Earnings, debt, inheritance, or net worth?

For most of us, many financial topics are simply off-limits.1

That

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John Bantug | Oct 19, 2024

How Tax Loss Harvesting Can Potentially Reduce Your Capital Gains Taxes

Investments
Tax Planning

If you’re like many investors, the thought of paying capital gains taxes on your successful investments might feel overwhelming. But what if there was a

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John Bantug | Oct 2, 2024

How to Reprogram & Improve Your Money Mindset

Finance
Investments
Savings

What’s the first thing you think of when it comes to money?

Are your thoughts more positive or negative?

Whatever’s natural to you can speak to your money mindset

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John Bantug | Sep 19, 2024

7 Milestones At Age 50 & Above

Retirement

Birthday celebrations at 50 and each year after can be meaningful opportunities to reflect and feel grateful for life’s journey. Some also mark important

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John Bantug | Sep 4, 2024

4 Pervasive Myths About Inflation

Investments
Finance

4 Pervasive Myths About Inflation

Inflation can feel inescapable these days.

For most of us, it also feels like inflation is higher and more persistent than

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John Bantug | Aug 20, 2024

How to Beat Investing FOMO: The Power of Patient Wealth Building

Investments
Finance

Can you relate to any of the following?

  • “I should have bought that stock before the company went public!”
  • “What a shame — I wish I had invested in that new
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John Bantug | Aug 2, 2024

3 Investment Factors that Don’t Drive Long-term Returns

Investments

As a long-term investor, you’re always thinking about what factors drive your investment returns. Unfortunately, many investors focus on things that cause short

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John Bantug | Jul 18, 2024

A Guide to Pensions & Retirement Benefits

Retirement
Investments
Tax Planning

How much do you really know about retirement benefits?

If you’re like most Americans, it’s not that much. In fact, most of us have fairly poor “retirement

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John Bantug | 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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John Bantug | 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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