Blog
Insights from our planners.
Market commentary, client case studies and plain-language guides to the planning questions we hear most.
- Market commentary
January Market Commentary – Are we back to old times?
A December review and January outlook, with ways to keep your goals and investments aligned.
- Market commentary
December Market Commentary – A New Regime Comes into the Picture
Jobs, inflation, GDP and mortgage rates after November.
- Planning guide
What are the Retirement Contribution Limits for 2025?
Updated IRS limits and SECURE 2.0 catch-up rules.
- Market commentary
November Market Commentary – A Historic Election Removes Some Uncertainty
What the election may mean for the economy, rates and investing.
- Planning guide
2025 Social Security & Tax Changes: 101
The key changes for 2025 and tips for tax efficiency.
- Planning guide
5 Steps to Take to Achieve an Early Retirement
Practical steps toward retiring on your own timeline.
- Market commentary
October Market Commentary – Is this a Volatile Start to the End of the Year?
Our read on markets heading into the final quarter.
- Planning guide
Preparing for a New Interest Rate Cycle
Staying diversified while making measured adjustments for rate risk.
- Planning guide
5 Things to Know about Roth Conversions
How a Roth conversion works and when it may help.
- Market commentary
September Market Commentary – Is this the finish line, or the starting gate?
Our read on markets in September.
- Planning guide
Understanding Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts
How each trust type protects and manages assets.
- Planning guide
Understanding Your Lifetime Effective Tax Rate: A Crucial Aspect of Financial Planning often Overlooked
An often-overlooked number and how to lower it over time.
- Case study
Case Study: Retaining & Rewarding Two Major Employees
Equity, bonuses and career paths to keep key staff.
- Planning guide
The Roth-Only Catch-Up Contribution Rule Will Get Time to Catch Up
SECURE 2.0 catch-up changes and how to plan for them.
- Planning guide
Small Business Retirement Plans – What is a SIMPLE, SEP-IRA, and Solo(k)?
Lower-cost retirement plan options for business owners.
- Planning guide
Questions to ask when meeting a Financial Advisor
How to tell whether an advisor is the right fit.
- Market commentary
August Market Commentary – What will the Fed Do?
Our read on markets in August.
- Case study
Case Study: Navigating Job Loss at 50 with a Sound Financial Plan
Handling a layoff after 20+ years without taking on debt.
- Planning guide
Gen Z is Getting an Early Start on Financial Independence
Money habits, challenges and opportunities for Gen Z.
- Planning guide
The Complications of the New Inherited IRA rules
What changed and the tax strategies that follow.
- Case study
Case Study: Navigating the 20-Year Taxable Loan Forgiveness Program
An attorney plans for taxable student loan forgiveness.
- Planning guide
Donor Advised Funds: Tax Benefits, Growth and Control
Immediate tax benefits with flexibility in how you give.
- Planning guide
Retirement Mistakes: Avoiding Common “No-No’s” for a Confident Future
Building a plan that handles expenses, inflation and change.
- Market commentary
CSG Financial Monthly Market Outlook – July, 2024
Our read on markets in July 2024.
- Planning guide
How Do You Create Lasting Wealth?
Planning, risk management and estate strategies across generations.
- Case study
Case Study – Consolidating to Retirement Confidence, Jane’s Journey
Consolidating accounts into a tax-efficient retirement strategy.
- Planning guide
Proactive Tax Planning with a Risk Perspective
Balancing growth and tax efficiency in retirement.
- Planning guide
The Financial Organization Principle
Small steps toward a full plan and less financial stress.
- Case study
Case Study: Sarah’s Path to Business Planning Confidence
A bakery owner improves cash flow and personal finances.
- Planning guide
Estate Planning for Small Business Owners
Protecting assets, planning succession and saving on taxes.
- Planning guide
Keeping Seniors Safe From Financial Scams
Protecting aging parents as part of the sandwich generation.
- Planning guide
Marriage and Money: A Newlywed’s Guide to Joint Finances
Budgeting, open conversation and tax planning for couples.
- Planning guide
Summer Financial Tune-Up
A mid-year check on contributions, budget and goals.
- Planning guide
Rentals & LLC’s – Do I need one?
Pros, cons and possible tax benefits of an LLC for rentals.
- Planning guide
The Five Key Components of Financial Literacy
Earning, spending, saving, investing, borrowing and protecting.
- Planning guide
Helping Your Kids Without Risking Your Own Retirement
Supporting your children while protecting your future.
- Case study
Case Study: Mid-Career Attorney who wanted to spend more, while also building net worth
Growing net worth while enjoying today.
- Planning guide
Is Your Home Part of Your Retirement Plan?
How your home can factor into retirement.
- Planning guide
Understanding Self-Directed IRAs
What they are, how they work and possible benefits.
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