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John Bantug | Mar 19, 2024

Retirement nearing? Do these 5 things first.

Retirement
Family
Savings
Lifestyle
Tax Planning
What’s your ideal retirement? Traveling? Practicing your favorite hobbies? Caring for loved ones? Whatever you envision, creating a plan of action can feel
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John Bantug | Mar 12, 2024

Retirement Calculator: Are You On Track to Reach Your Goals?

Retirement
Savings
Thinking about retirement and fixed-income living can be overwhelming. Here are some things to consider when planning your retirement.
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John Bantug | Mar 5, 2024

Living the Dream: How to Plan for Your Ideal Retirement

Retirement
The most important thing about retirement is doing what makes you happy. What would you do with your time if you weren’t working 40 hours every week?
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John Bantug | Feb 27, 2024

More than Finances: The Benefits of Holistic Advice from Financial Professionals

Finance
When thinking about our physical health, it’s common to take a holistic approach. So why don’t we approach our financial health the same way?
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John Bantug | Feb 20, 2024

Making the Most of Your Tax Return

Tax Planning
If you’re trying to decide where to spend (or save) it, here are some ideas for how to make the most of your tax return.
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John Bantug | Feb 13, 2024

How to Overcome 3 Unconscious Biases That Can Keep Your Financial Goals Out of Reach

Investments
Finance
Lifestyle

In a perfect world, every money decision we make would be totally rational.

We’d consider all of the facts. Then, we’d balance them with the risks to make the

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John Bantug | Feb 6, 2024

Investors & the Markets: What to Watch Out for in an Election Year

Investments
Finance

Smart investing doesn’t happen in a vacuum.

Current events matter, and this year, the 2024 Presidential Elections are taking center stage.

That’s rattling a

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John Bantug | Jan 30, 2024

The Basics of Keeping a Balanced Investment Portfolio

Investments
Balance is seen as one of the keys to making the most of your investments. But what does a balanced portfolio look like?
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John Bantug | Jan 23, 2024

Bad Money Habits: How They Vary by Generation & How to Break Them for Good

Investments
Finance
Savings
Lifestyle
What was the last money mistake you made? If you’re like most folks, you’ve made at least one upsetting money mistake in the past year — and you’d like to do
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John Bantug | Jan 16, 2024

Investors & the Markets: What to Watch Out for in an Election Year

Investments
Finance
Lifestyle
Retirement
Smart investing doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Current events matter, and this year, the 2024 Presidential Elections are taking center stage. That’s rattling a
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John Bantug | Jan 9, 2024

Money Management 101: Tips for Your Kids Entering the Workforce

Savings
If your kids are starting to enter the workforce, whether it’s a part-time job just for the summer or a full-time job after graduation, it’s essential they know
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John Bantug | Jan 2, 2024

Pre-Retirement Preparedness: Planning for Your Career Exit

Retirement
If you’re five to 10 years away from retirement, it’s time to start getting specific about your plans after exiting your career.
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