Tax season might not spark joy, but a refund sure can.
In 2025, the IRS estimates the average federal income tax refund will top $3,170.1 That means a lot of folks are suddenly asking the same question: What should I do with it?
Splurge? Save? Invest?
The good news: there’s no one-size-fits-all answer...
Tax season doesn’t have to feel like an uphill battle. With the right strategies, you can minimize your tax bill and keep more of your hard-earned money where it belongs, in your pocket.
Whether you’re a DIY tax filer or rely on a pro, understanding these key moves can help you make smarter financial...
What will happen to your business when it’s time for you to take a step back?
That can be a tough question that many business owners eventually have to face.
Yet, far too many admit they don't have a formal succession plan in place. In fact, looking at family businesses alone, about 61% say they do...
Market volatility can feel like a rollercoaster. Thrilling on the way up, stomach-churning on the way down. Even seasoned investors get a little uneasy when the market takes a dive.
But here’s the thing: While market fluctuations are inevitable, maintaining a disciplined investment approach has...
What financial habits have helped you most in life?
Which ones have held you back?
No matter how you answer those questions, your money habits have a lot to do with how you grew up.1
They also can be shaped by when you grew up.
That’s because each generation can have a distinct perspective and different...
What does it take to minimize your tax bill, not just this year but in the years to come?
The answer varies for each individual. Tax optimization strategies depend heavily on personal assets and financial goals, which are unique to everyone.
However, nearly all high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) share...
When are you going to retire?
How did you make that decision?
Many of us look at finances and health when we’re deciding when to retire.
Whether or not we realize it, we’re also considering our emotions and what we imagine for the future — we compare how we feel in our current circumstances to how we...
What money topics are the most taboo to talk about?
Earnings, debt, inheritance, or net worth?
For most of us, many financial topics are simply off-limits.1
That means that many of us are not discussing money as much as we probably should be.1
Without those talks, myths about money and financial...
If you’re like many investors, the thought of paying capital gains taxes on your successful investments might feel overwhelming. But what if there was a strategy to potentially reduce some of those taxes?
It’s called tax loss harvesting, and while the term might sound complicated, it's actually a...
What’s the first thing you think of when it comes to money?
Are your thoughts more positive or negative?
Whatever’s natural to you can speak to your money mindset.1
And that money mindset can shape your financial views and habits. It can also reveal more about your values and beliefs, not just about...
Birthday celebrations at 50 and each year after can be meaningful opportunities to reflect and feel grateful for life’s journey. Some also mark important milestones in retirement planning and your financial life.
Here’s a look at why, with a focus on each milestone birthday after 50 and the role it...
4 Pervasive Myths About Inflation
Inflation can feel inescapable these days.
For most of us, it also feels like inflation is higher and more persistent than it actually is.1
That could be because we’re seeing higher prices practically everywhere.1
Despite our experience, though, that...
