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We are excited to celebrate a significant milestone—our 100th podcast episode! This incredible achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our dedicated listeners. In this special episode, The Expert Network team, including Karl Frank, CFP, of A&I Wealth Management, reflects on our favorite podcasts and the invaluable lessons learned and shared with our...
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Have you ever wished you could bottle up the wisdom and life experiences of your elders? You’re not alone. As financial planners at A&I Wealth Management, we understand that a family’s legacy is far richer than just financial assets. It’s the stories, values, and traditions that truly shape future generations. That’s why we believe capturing...
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Recent Investment Commentary
UPDATED: August 12, 2024 I share some of the insights from our investment research team at IM Global Partners during the Q2 Investment Market event. Their “base-case view” is for the economy to continue growing, slowing, for inflation to grind lower and for equities to continue to do well. IMGP believes inflation has peaked and...
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From Memories to Heirlooms: A 7-Step Guide to Legacy Storytelling Have you ever wished you could capture the wisdom and stories of your elders before it’s too late? As we age, the importance of passing on our experiences and memories becomes more apparent, but the challenges of doing so can seem daunting. Bernie and Zelda...
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Selecting The Right Start Date for Social Security Income: A 6-Step Solution Welcome back! In the previous post discussing common obstacles to knowing when you should start Social Security, we introduced Natalie, a hardworking healthcare professional unsure about when to begin claiming her Social Security benefits. The common challenges Natalie and many of others face...
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Natalie asked, when should I start taking Social Security? Natalie worked in healthcare her entire life. She raised children, largely alone, and put them through college. Natalie was unsure if she had enough money to retire, and unsure about when to start Social Security Retirement Income. She had many friends and they would talk about...
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Financial planning advice for millennials and generation Z.
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The photo above is created with artificial intelligence (AI). It has a huge wall and, in the background, clouds that either look ominous or promising. In my opinion, the wall is ugly and the sky is beautiful. What do you think?  Let's spend a few minutes on each of these images, the wall and the...
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A great resource for you to help your loved ones at the end of your life, and after you pass away.
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