Category: Article

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May 15, 2026
How Education Costs Can Impact 401(k) Participation

School’s Out: How Education Costs Can Impact 401(k) Participation

Summer education costs can affect 401(k) contributions. Learn how plan sponsors can address seasonal expense cycles and participant engagement.

Article
May 15, 2026
family loan vs gift

Family Loans vs. Gifts: Balancing Support, Taxes, and Long-Term Planning 

Explore family loans vs. gifts, including tax, estate, and relationship considerations, to help support loved ones while aligning with your financial plan.

Article
May 15, 2026
executive order Trump IRA-Plan Sponsors

Trump IRAs: What Plan Sponsors Should Know

An overview of the new executive order, how it aims to expand retirement savings access, and what plan sponsors need to know.

Article
May 13, 2026
What your tax return reveals

What Your Tax Return Reveals About Your Financial Plan 

See what your tax return reveals about income sources, tax efficiency, and whether your financial plan is working as intended over time.

Article
May 12, 2026
gifting now vs legacy gifting

Gifting While You’re Alive vs. Leaving a Legacy 

Explore the financial and emotional trade-offs of gifting while you’re alive versus leaving a legacy, including potential tax impacts, control, and long-term flexibility.

Article
May 11, 2026
financial-confidence-after-divorce

Divorce Help: Financial Planning and How to Regain Your Confidence

Navigate divorce financial planning and learn what to do financially after divorce, manage assets, and rebuild your financial future.

Article
May 11, 2026
Where to start with an Estate Plan

From Tax Season to Legacy Planning: Where to Start with an Estate Plan 

After tax season, revisit estate planning goals. Learn key first steps to organize documents, clarify wishes, and help reduce confusion for your family.

Article
May 8, 2026
estate plan machine

Ensuring Your Estate Plan is a Fine-Tuned Machine

While many understand the importance of estate planning, simply having a will or trust in place isn’t enough. A truly ideal estate plan requires a harmonious alignment of beneficiary designations, asset titles, and legal documents.

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May 6, 2026
The Retirement Coach, Jack Phelps, Savant Wealth Management

Inheriting Your IRA: The Phone Call That Could Result in Significantly Higher Taxes for Your Kids 

Inheriting an IRA can potentially trigger unexpected taxes. Learn how one decision might raise heirs’ tax costs and why your distribution choices can matter.

Article
May 5, 2026
ESPP, Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Understanding Your Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPPs) may be a useful component of a compensation and savings strategy for some employees, but they are far from a one-size-fits-all solution.

Article
May 5, 2026
mother sharing timeless money lessons with her daughters

A Letter to My Daughters: Money Lessons I Hope You Carry with You

A mother’s letter to her daughters sharing timeless money lessons on freedom, values, resilience, and using money as a tool for life.

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May 4, 2026
finding hidden assets in divorce

How Hidden Crypto Is Found in Divorce Cases 

Hidden crypto in divorce is not always impossible to trace. Learn what’s discoverable, which records matter, and when deeper investigation makes sense.

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