the satisfaction of moving in after buying a home

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Planning to buy a home? Balance the practical with the emotional.

Buying a home is likely one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make. But it’s also an emotional process as you face a major…

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Mortgage 101 – a quick primer

There’s a lot to think about when you’re considering a mortgage: your down payment, type of mortgage, how long you have to pay it off,…

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Financial considerations when you change jobs

Whether you’re considering changing jobs, switching careers or leaving your job entirely to discover your passion, be sure to give careful thought to the financial…

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contemplating the future

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Setting your adult kids up for financial independence

Setting your adult kids up for financial independence: With home ownership becoming increasingly difficult to achieve, many Gen Y & Gen Z adult children are…

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an adult child moving back home

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When adult children move back home

5 tips to avoid intergenerational conflict - and protect your retirement plan: More adult children are moving back home to save money and find their…

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stacks of income and expense documents

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How to spot “invisible” cash flow

Are you in the midst of negotiating a separation? As this case study illustrates, your tax return may not include “invisible” cash flows that should…

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a smooth start for a couple moving in to their home

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Prenuptials: Thoughtful and equitable

Couple designs prenup to manage expectations and protect assets.

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No prenup?

Julian’s experience highlights what can happen in the absence of any domestic agreement and a large imbalance of wealth. The 42-year-old executive recently divorced after…

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making and following a plan

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The importance of being tactical

When it comes to investing, being tactical is less like running a marathon and more like rearranging your activities to meet your daily step count.…

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