Surprised retiree at a happy retirement party, symbolizing hidden retirement costs and lifestyle changes.

For years, retirement feels like the big prize at the end of your career. You work hard, you save, and you picture the freedom to travel, relax, and enjoy life on your own terms. But when the day finally comes, retirement often looks a little different than expected. Many new

If you’re a solopreneur, freelancer, or independent contractor, chances are you have heard about S Corporations (S Corps) and the potential tax savings that come with this tax status. You have also probably asked yourself “Should I become an S Corp? How do I become an S Corp? When’s the

When most people hear the term financial advisor, they picture someone glued to a stock ticker, buying and selling shares all day. The truth is very different. A good financial advisor does much more than pick investments. In fact, the real value often comes from areas you might not expect.

If you are a business owner generating more than $2 million in revenue, you have probably felt the frustration of writing large checks to cover risks that traditional insurance does not address. I see this often with successful business owners we work with. Your business may be exposed to risks

When you hear the word “Augusta”, you might think of Georgia, southern hospital, or (most likely) The Masters golf tournament. However, there should be 1 more thing you associate with this word – and that is “tax-free rental income”. Yes, you read that correctly. There is a rule in the

Using two-factor authentication (2FA) or multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a smart way to protect your online accounts. But not all methods are equally secure or reliable. One common mistake people make is using a Google Voice number as their primary phone number for receiving 2FA codes or authentication messages. While

Gen Z has grown up in a world shaped by rapid change. From a young age, they have experienced economic uncertainty, rising education costs, the explosion of technology, and constant access to financial content through social media. While they have more tools and information at their fingertips than any generation

When it comes to planning for retirement, one of the most common questions people face is whether to contribute to a Traditional IRA or a Roth IRA. While both accounts offer tax advantages and are designed to help you save for retirement, they differ in how and when you get

Love him or hate him, Morgan Wallen is a beast of an artist. He just dropped a 37 track album 🤯. In 2021 he dropped a 30 track album, titled Dangerous, and I thought he was crazy. Then in 2023 he dropped a 36 track album, One Thing at a

Young professionals have one major advantage in building wealth: time. Starting to invest early creates long-term momentum. It gives investments the chance to grow steadily before major life expenses begin to compete for attention. Cash sitting in a checking account loses value. Investments, when managed wisely, have the potential to