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Downloadable Inheritance Timeline Checklist PDF

Navigating a large inheritance is one of the few times in life when grief and complex financial decisions collide. In my 25+ years as...

Downloadable Inheritance Timeline Checklist PDF

Navigating a large inheritance is one of the few times in life when grief and complex financial decisions collide. In my 25+ years as...

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Downloadable Inheritance Timeline Checklist PDF

Navigating a large inheritance is one of the few times in life when grief and complex financial decisions collide. In my 25+ years as...

A Financial Planner’s Guide to Modern Payment Scams (Zelle, Cash App & Venmo)

In my 30 years as a financial planner, I’ve seen payment scams evolve from poorly written emails about Nigerian princes to the sophisticated, lightning-fast...

How to Choose The Best Rewards Credit Card in 2025: The One That’s Right For YOU

Are you trapped by credit card offers? You're bombarded with ads for colossal sign-up bonuses. And hear stories of friends booking international flights with...

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How to Receive Inheritance Money: A Planner’s 2025 Step-by-Step Guide

Receiving an inheritance is a profound, often bittersweet, experience. In my near three decades as a financial planner, I've sat at many kitchen tables...

What Is a Leap Guarantor? Your 2025 Guide to Stress-Free Renting

Picture this: you’ve finally found the perfect apartment. The location is ideal, the rent is manageable, but there’s a catch. The landlord requires a...

Why Is My Direct Deposit Late? A Planner’s 3-Step Action Plan

There are few financial anxieties as sharp as expecting a direct deposit that never arrives. It’s like a pizza delivery that’s an hour late....

Mastering the Art of Credit Card Balance Transfer: Guide to Optimize Credit Card Debt

Are you feeling suffocated by the weight of your credit card debt? Are you tired of seeing your hard-earned money vanish into a black...

How to Close a Joint Bank Account (Even If Your Partner Won’t Cooperate)

Closing a joint bank account should be simple, but it rarely is. It’s an act tangled up in emotion, trust, and fear. In my...

How SIPC Insurance Works: The Truth Behind Your Investment Protection

If you’re an investor, you’ve seen the letters "SIPC" on your brokerage statements. Most people see it and think, "Great, my money is insured,"...

How To Start & Build An Emergency Fund: Saving For Emergencies

Are you prepared for life's curveballs? According to a recent survey, 40% of Americans can't cover a $400 emergency expense. I've spent nearly three...

How to Make Earnin Work With Chime (And Why It Fails)

Yes, Earnin can work together with Chime. But there are critical catches. Let's be honest. If you're reading this, you're probably in a tight...

How to Close Your Chime Account (The Right Way)

Let's skip the drama. You're here for a simple reason: you want to close your Chime account and move on. As a Chime account...

How Long for a Check Deposit to Clear? A Financial Planner’s Guide

Deposited a check and now you're hitting 'refresh' on your banking app every five minutes? You know you're not alone. T hat frustrating gap between...

29 Special Needs Trust FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions For SNT (2025)

Figuring out Special Needs Trusts can feel like solving a puzzle. As someone who's helped families navigate this complex landscape for years, I've heard...

Big Changes to Special Needs Trusts: A Planner’s Guide to the New 2025 Rules

One of the most common, and frankly, most heart-wrenching conversations I’ve had over my 25+ years as a financial planner started with a parent’s...