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Chad Rayborn | Jul 22, 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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Chad Rayborn | Jul 15, 2024

Why You Need an Investment Philosophy

Investments
Finance
It may be easier to stick to your financial goals if you have a strong investment philosophy in place.
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Chad Rayborn | Jul 8, 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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Chad Rayborn | Jul 1, 2024

How Habits can Impact Your Finances

Finance
Unhappy with your current financial situation? Your daily habits may be to blame.
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Chad Rayborn | Jun 24, 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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Chad Rayborn | Jun 17, 2024

Why Financial Professionals Are Still Important

Robo Advisors
Finance
With the popularity of robo-advisors, are financial professionals still necessary?
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Chad Rayborn | Jun 10, 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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Chad Rayborn | Jun 3, 2024

Charitable Giving: Doing Your Due Diligence

Finance
Tax Planning
Considering donating to a cause? There's a few things you should check first.
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Chad Rayborn | May 27, 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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Chad Rayborn | May 20, 2024

How do I Start Planning for Retirement?

Retirement
If you haven't started planning for retirement yet, it's not too late.
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Chad Rayborn | May 13, 2024

Sending Your Kids to College: What Should You Really Expect?

College
As inflation and tuition fees rise, the cost of college is inching out of reach for many.
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Chad Rayborn | May 6, 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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