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6 Tips for Building a Retirement Budget

Building a retirement budget is critical to working toward an independent and relaxing life after leaving the workforce. Creating this budget can positively impact one's lifestyle, provide confidence and control over one's money, and safeguard against potential financial pitfalls. Here are the foundational steps to establishing a retirement budget. Step #1 Identify retirement income sources. These sources may include retirement [...]

April 7th, 2025|Budgeting, Financial Planning, Retirement Planning|

3 General Financial Myths That Could Still Cost You in Retirement

In 4 Retirement Planning Myths That Could Cost You, we tackled some of the most common financial myths that could be costing you money. In this article, we’re going to debunk three more myths about general personal financial management that could still have an impact on your retirement. Myth 1: Once You Create a Financial Plan, You're Set for Life [...]

March 31st, 2025|Retirement Planning|

4 Retirement Planning Myths That Could Cost You

What if everything you thought you knew about financial planning was wrong? Many well-meaning people fall victim to common financial myths—some of which could cost them thousands of dollars or even their retirement security. Let’s break down some of the biggest myths and uncover the real truths behind smart financial planning. Myth 1: The 4% Rule Guarantees Retirement Success The [...]

March 24th, 2025|Retirement Planning|

The Gift of Financial Health: Best Practices for Keeping Your Will Up to Date

Estate planning isn’t something you do once and forget about—it’s an ongoing process that helps ensure your financial affairs are in order and your loved ones are taken care of. One of the most important documents in an estate plan is a will, but over time, things change. Life events, financial shifts, and even tax laws can impact your estate [...]

March 17th, 2025|Estate Planning|

8 Financial Habits to Start Before Tax Season

Tax season can be challenging, especially if one is not financially prepared. While it may seem tedious, preparing beforehand can save time from last-minute hassles and help optimize tax returns. Therefore, adopting certain financial habits before the onset of tax season may help lighten the tax season's load. 1. Regular expense monitoring—The first habit to work toward is consistently tracking [...]

March 10th, 2025|Taxes & Tax Planning|

2025 Social Security Benefits and Taxes

People often misunderstand Social Security retirement benefits and taxation since not all benefits are taxable. The amount of benefits one receives and how much Federal tax applies depend primarily on the income level of the receiver and other factors. How to determine if benefits are taxable If Social Security benefits are the only source of income for the year, they [...]

March 3rd, 2025|Social Security, Taxes & Tax Planning, Texas|

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