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Bryan O'Connor | Apr 30, 2025

5 Smart Ways to Use Your Tax Refund in 2025

Investments
Finance
Tax Planning

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

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Bryan O'Connor | Mar 30, 2025

5 Tax-Saving Strategies to Keep More of Your Money

Tax Planning
Retirement

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

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Bryan O'Connor | Jan 30, 2025

7 Effective Tax Optimization Strategies for High-Net-Worth Individuals

Tax Planning
Investments
Retirement
Estate Planning
Real Estate

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

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Bryan O'Connor | Dec 30, 2024

How Hindsight Bias Hurts Investors

Investments

How many of your financial choices are based purely on logic?

It could be fewer than you think.

That’s because most of us make money decisions with our emotions

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Bryan O'Connor | Nov 30, 2024

Why Sticking to a Long-Term Investment Strategy Pays Off in Market Downturns

Investments
Finance
Risk Management

Watching your portfolio take a hit can be unsettling, but staying focused on the long game is crucial. Even in uncertain times, a long-term strategy helps you

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Bryan O'Connor | Oct 30, 2024

How Tax Loss Harvesting Can Potentially Reduce Your Capital Gains Taxes

Investments
Tax Planning

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

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Bryan O'Connor | Sep 30, 2024

7 Milestones At Age 50 & Above

Retirement

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

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Bryan O'Connor | Aug 30, 2024

How to Beat Investing FOMO: The Power of Patient Wealth Building

Investments
Finance

Can you relate to any of the following?

  • “I should have bought that stock before the company went public!”
  • “What a shame — I wish I had invested in that new
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Bryan O'Connor | Jul 30, 2024

A Guide to Pensions & Retirement Benefits

Retirement
Investments
Tax Planning

How much do you really know about retirement benefits?

If you’re like most Americans, it’s not that much. In fact, most of us have fairly poor “retirement

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Bryan O'Connor | Jun 30, 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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Bryan O'Connor | May 30, 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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Bryan O'Connor | Apr 30, 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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