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Tracy Valero | Jul 1, 2024

Your Role & Responsibilities as an Agent in a Power of Attorney (POA)

Investments
Finance
Tax Planning
Insurance
Estate Planning
A power of attorney (POA) can grant you certain authority and specific responsibilities. While the extent and limitations of POAs can vary based on many factors
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Tracy Valero | Jun 17, 2024

Longevity in Retirement & What You Should Know

Investments
Retirement
Finance
Savings

How many years will your retirement last?

What are the chances you’ll live past 90?

Most of us answer those questions wrong because we don’t have strong longe

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Tracy Valero | Jun 3, 2024

Mastering Stormy Waters: Smart Strategies for Healthcare Costs in Retirement

Finance
Lifestyle
Retirement
Health
With healthcare costs often resembling an unpredictable market, and long-term care expenses looming, the post-work years require careful financial planning
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Tracy Valero | May 20, 2024

Informed Donating

Lifestyle
Family
If you’re planning on making some end-of-year charitable donations, there are a few questions to ask yourself first.
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Tracy Valero | May 6, 2024

Top 4 Social Media Money Scams & How to Spot Them

Investments
Finance
Lifestyle
Privacy
Savings

Believe it or not social media scams have been picking more pockets than any other scam today––including phone call and text fraud.1

There have been more than

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Tracy Valero | May 1, 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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Tracy Valero | Apr 15, 2024

4 Financial Mistakes to Avoid this Spring

Savings
Retirement
Tax Planning
Insurance
Credit
Lifestyle
Spring isn’t just about budding plants, changing the clocks, or paying your tax bill. It can be the perfect time to refresh financial tasks and dust off your
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Tracy Valero | Apr 1, 2024

Retirement nearing? Do these 5 things first.

Retirement
Family
Savings
Lifestyle
Tax Planning
What’s your ideal retirement? Traveling? Practicing your favorite hobbies? Caring for loved ones? Whatever you envision, creating a plan of action can feel
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Tracy Valero | Mar 18, 2024

Personal Finance Mistakes to Avoid

Finance
Savings
Are you making one of these common financial mistakes? Here are some steps to consider.
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Tracy Valero | Mar 8, 2024

Retiring Abroad

Retirement
Lifestyle
Spending your retirement years in a new country can be exciting, so long as you're prepared.
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Tracy Valero | Feb 19, 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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Tracy Valero | Feb 5, 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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