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Older couple embracing on a boat overlooking a body of water
Andrew Beaudry | Apr 27, 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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Andrew Beaudry | Mar 27, 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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Andrew Beaudry | Feb 27, 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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Andrew Beaudry | Jan 27, 2024

IRS Changes Inheritance Rules: Protecting Your Legacy

Tax Planning
Estate Planning
The IRS recently updated some rules about trusts that could make your heirs accidentally liable for capital gains taxes. It's another quiet change that could
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Andrew Beaudry | Dec 27, 2023

Negotiating a Great Mortgage in a High Rate Environment

Investments
Property
Real Estate
Finance
Mortgage rates have risen above 7%, leaving many buyers feeling like a reasonable mortgage is out of reach. While current rates look high compared to the ultra
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Andrew Beaudry | Nov 27, 2023

Your Brain on Fear & Greed: Why It’s Hard to Stop the Fear-Greed Cycle (& How to Break It)

Investments
Savings
What happens when you start to feel afraid or greedy? Do you feel like taking your time and waiting to make your next move?
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Andrew Beaudry | Oct 27, 2023

Don’t Let These Costly Retirement Mistakes Drain Your Nest Egg

Investments
Retirement
Savings
Estate Planning
Risk Management
If you know what mistakes tend to drain retirement savings, you can take caution, make more informed decisions, and stay on track to fund your dream retirement.
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Andrew Beaudry | Sep 27, 2023

How to Stop Subconsciously Sabotaging Your Financial Goals

Lifestyle
Investments
Finance
Savings
How often do you set new financial goals? How often do you achieve them? Most of us aren’t very successful with our goals, even when we have the best intentions
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Andrew Beaudry | Aug 27, 2023

Unearth Your Hidden Goals: Why Talking to a Financial Professional Helps

Investments
Finance
Lifestyle
Savings
Goal-setting. It's the bread and butter of success across so many domains. But are you only scratching the surface? Dive deeper. A financial professional doesn
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Andrew Beaudry | Jul 27, 2023

Navigating the Post-Cancellation Era of Student Loans

Finance
Education
College
In a shocking turn of events, the Supreme Court has halted the presidential student loan forgiveness plan.1 So, where does that leave you and your outstanding
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Andrew Beaudry | Jun 27, 2023

Seven Key Tips for Planning Elder Care

Family
Lifestyle
Retirement
Health
Disability
Noticing signs of decline in our loved ones is always hard, and making care decisions for them often feels even harder. While it's impossible to make the
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Andrew Beaudry | May 27, 2023

What does "Wealth" Mean to You?

Finance
Lifestyle
A clear understanding of what wealth looks like to you may help you build a financial strategy.
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