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These days, a high salary doesn’t necessarily guarantee a life of luxury. Even after paying their bills, over one-third of high-income individuals still find themselves living paycheck to paycheck. This is the financial reality for HENRYs — or “High Earners,READ MORE

As financial planners, we run a lot of retirement projections. We tend to assume a long life to account for the financial impact of longevity. Long life in our projections is typically age 96. The idea is that there isREAD MORE

Donor-advised funds are the fastest-growing charitable giving vehicle in the United States. This is because they are one of the easiest and most tax-advantageous ways to give to charity. A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) basically functions like a charitable foundationREAD MORE

Retirement should be about exploring items on your bucket list, not worrying about your finances. But for many, it’s overshadowed by the looming question: “Will my money last?” In fact, an alarming 56% of Americans are concerned that their savingsREAD MORE

American businessman, P.T. Barnum once said, “There is scarcely anything that drags a person down like debt.” Debt can be stressful and create tension in families, businesses, and governments. The relief from debt, however, can feel like true freedom andREAD MORE