Brandon Smith |

Retirement can sneak up on you.

At one time, it seemed like a lifetime away, now it may be just around the corner. At one time you planned on working forever

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Brandon Smith |

When John recently lost his wife Betty to cancer, their children were surprised to find out that neither John nor Betty had life insurance. As a result, the

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Brandon Smith |

In 2018, student loan debt in the U.S. reached $1.5 trillion. With a continued increase in college tuition, it's likely that even more young adults will be

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Brandon Smith |

A lot of people are under the impression that tax planning is only for high-wealth individuals. However, like financial planning, just about everyone can

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Brandon Smith |

If you’re like most Americans, you make the majority of your donations to charitable organizations in November and December. But as you get ready to pull out

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Brandon Smith |

Are you ready to start investing? Investing in the stock market can be particularly rewarding, but not without risk. If you’re particularly risk averse, you may

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Brandon Smith |

Has a dog or cat grabbed hold of your heart?  It doesn’t take much. A paw on the arm. A lick on the nose, or a soft purr or whimper can turn most of us into dog

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Brandon Smith |

There’s nothing more exciting than buying your first home. Whether it’s a condo for one, a sprawling mansion, or anything in between, buying your first home

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