Category: Article

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August 10, 2026
What business owners need to know

The QSBS Tax Exclusion Just Got Bigger: What Business Owners Need to Know 

Section 1202 changed in 2025, raising the QSBS exclusion to $15 million and adding new holding-period tiers. Here’s what business owners need to know.

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August 10, 2026
midyear check for retirement plan sponsors

Five Items Every Retirement Plan Sponsor Should Review Before Year-End: A Practical Mid-Year Check-In for Fiduciary Committees and Business Owners

Year-end deadlines can arrive quickly. Learn five areas retirement plan sponsors may want to review, including compliance, fiduciary governance, participant outcomes, fees, and administration.

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August 5, 2026
Boston Advisor Sammy Azzouz

How to Recreate Your Paycheck in Retirement 

Learn why retirement income planning matters and how to create a strategy for withdrawals, taxes, Social Security, and lasting income.

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August 4, 2026
The Retirement Coach, Jack Phelps, Savant Wealth Management

Thinking About Selling Your Home? Read This First 

Thinking about selling your home? Learn how capital gains taxes work for primary and vacation homes, plus strategies that may help reduce taxes and support your goals.

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August 4, 2026
early retirement planning

Early Retirement? 10 Planning Items to Consider

Explore early retirement planning strategies, including income, taxes, healthcare, and key decisions to help you retire before age 65.

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July 31, 2026

5 Retirement Mistakes That Can Cost You Later

As you approach retirement, it’s easy to feel like time is running out. Don’t let mistakes hold you back from achieving your ideal retirement. Learn from others and start planning now to avoid common pitfalls.

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July 31, 2026
selling your business

How to Protect Generational Wealth After Selling Your Business 

Selling your business is only the start. Learn what determines whether the wealth it creates lasts for one generation or many.

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July 30, 2026
Non-Grantor Trusts Won't Eliminate Your Taxes: What Social Media Leaves Out

Non-Grantor Trusts Won’t Eliminate Your Taxes: What Social Media Leaves Out

Social media claims non-grantor trusts can erase taxes, block lawsuits, and preserve wealth forever. Here’s why estate planning rarely works that cleanly, and what to check before you act.

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July 30, 2026

Social Security Benefits and Gray Divorce

Over the last 30 years, the divorce rate for couples over 50 has doubled, according to the Pew Research Center. There are many theories about the primary causes of this trend, including empty nest syndrome, boredom, and growing apart. No matter the reason, deciding to divorce later in life can have significant implications on your retirement plan, specifically your Social Security benefits.

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July 30, 2026

The Basics of Maximizing Your Social Security Benefits

Social Security is often a cornerstone of financial security for many Americans, and making the right decisions can significantly impact your retirement income. Here are some of the most common strategies to help maximize your Social Security benefits.

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July 28, 2026
ABLE Accounts vs. Special Needs Trusts

ABLE Accounts vs. Special Needs Trusts: Which Tool Should You Use, and When?  

ABLE accounts and Special Needs Trusts serve different purposes for a family caring for a loved one with a disability. Learn which tool fits your situation, and when to use both.

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July 28, 2026
Still Need a Financial Advisor in the Age of Information Overload

Why You Still Need a Financial Advisor in the Age of Information Overload 

As financial information becomes commoditized, Savant explains what actually sets financial advice apart: perspective, a clear plan, and a disciplined process.

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