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I’m Unexpectedly Retired, Now What?

I’ve committed my career to helping people plan for retirement. During the planning phase, I help individuals imagine their ideal retirement scenario and then create a comprehensive financial plan that makes that imagined scenario a retirement. But the thing about life is that it rarely—if ever—goes as planned. Over the past two years, I have…

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1st Quarter 2023 Newsletter

Optimism And Pessimism Require The Same Amount Of Energy. Choose Wisely It’s the time of year when I traditionally write an article about goal setting and how to make this year your best year ever financially. The news headlines tell me that I should be writing an article about recession and how to protect your…

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4th Quarter 2022 Newsletter

Financial Planning In Times Of Uncertainty In 2020, the word unprecedented was thrown around like confetti. It found its way into everything. Two years later, a different kind of ‘un’ rules our world—uncertainty. Big questions loom in the minds of a lot of investors and the answers have implications on their financial plans and their…

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Gifting Change For Calendar Year 2022

Cue David Bowie’s 1972 hit song, Changes. You are probably familiar with the opening lyric of the chorus; “Ch-ch-ch-changes.” You may not be familiar with the rest of the lyrics and that’s perfectly fine because they don’t make a lot of sense and they are in no way relevant to the topic of the IRS…

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3rd Quarter 2022 Newsletter

In The Journey, In The Destination, We Are Anchored The previous two years have provided plenty of newsletter topics as our office has helped countless clients navigate financial questions brought about by uncertainty. Two years brought about some big changes in all our lives. But as people begin to emerge from the haze that uncertainty…

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What Does a Financial Advisor Do?

Financial markets can be filled with uncertainty and doubt. This can make financial planning an overwhelming task; however, with the guidance of a trusted financial advisor, you can navigate the uncertainty and bring planning to your financial journey. Anchor Wealth advisors seek a complete understanding of your financial goals in order to create a comprehensive…

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Charitable Trusts: Leaving a Legacy

At the end of your life, what kind of legacy will you leave? Those who are able to share their assets with more than just their loved ones should consider establishing a charitable trust. Anchor Wealth Management’s team of experts can give you the guidance and resources you need to ensure your legacy of giving…

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Tips for Traveling with a Debit Card: Prevent Post-Vacation Financial Woes

Nobody wants to spend their hard-earned vacation stressing about every single purchase. But coming home over budget can cause you financial headaches long after the tan lines have faded. Traveling with large sums of cash isn’t always safe or practical, making the envelope strategy difficult to employ. Using a debit or credit card is the…

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Why You Need an Estate Plan

https://www.renozahm.com/staff-profiles/jared-arthur-clay/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1633640745385000&usg=AOvVaw3f6Y_8EEFHomdt7ExPDEJb Don’t let the fancy name fool you. An estate sale is just a whole-house yard sale. No need to wear a suit and tie and carry a numbered paddleboard for bids. Roll out of bed, waltz in, and plunk down a few bucks for a surfboard, a paperweight shaped like a chicken, and 17…

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7 Reasons Why You Need a Budget

Throughout the previous two tumultuous years, there have been ups and downs, and not just in the markets. Everyone has felt an impact of the pandemic whether physically, mentally, or financially. Though the impact was different for everyone, the reaction was the same. We all sought to gain control of our lives in the areas…

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