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Philanthropic tax and financial planning

The Philanthropic Powerhouse: Is a Donor Advised Fund Right for You?

Charitable giving is rarely just about the check you write. For many, it is about creating a legacy and ensuring …

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Financial Planningretirement planningTax Planning
OPEC, Oil, and Global Markets

The Great Uncoupling: What the UAE’s OPEC Exit Means for Your Wallet and Your Portfolio

As of today, May 1, 2026, the global energy landscape looks fundamentally different than it did just forty-eight hours ago. …

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retirement planning and taxes Chandler arizona

What could Lower Fuel Prices Mean for Your 2026 Portfolio

We have spent much of the last year watching the ticker at the pump with a collective sense of dread. …

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Financial Planningretirement planningRetirement Planning/Life StagesTax Planning
financial planning headlines

Beyond the Headlines: Building Portfolio Resilience in a Volatile World

The 24-hour news cycle is a powerful machine.  It is designed to capture your attention, and nothing captures attention quite …

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Financial Planningretirement planningTax Planningtaxes
tax preparation chandler arizona

The “April 15th Audible”: Last-Minute Moves to Lower Your 2025 Tax Bill

Most people believe that once the ball dropped on New Year’s Eve, their opportunity to impact their 2025 tax bill …

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Financial Planningretirement planningTax Planningtaxes
Trump and financial planning in Arizona

Navigating Global Shifts: A Pragmatic Investor’s Guide to the Iran Crisis

The news over the weekend was nothing short of historic.  The coordinated strikes by U.S. and Israeli forces against Iran, …

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530A Account Trump Arizona

Building a Financial Foundation for the Next Generation

In the world of financial planning, we often talk about “compounding” as a mathematical miracle.  But with the introduction of …

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bitcoin and gold financial planning

The CLARITY Act: Growing Pains or Crypto’s “Grown-Up” Era?

What’s the Big Deal with CLARITY? Right now, the biggest headache for the industry is “regulation by enforcement.”  Basically, companies …

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cryptocrypto planningFinancial Planningretirement planningTax Planning
inflation and financial planning arizona

Ongoing Monetary Expansion and Inflation

The cumulative inflation since 2000 clearly reflects a dramatic increase in prices.  This paints a clearer picture of how irresponsible …

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covidFinancial Planninginflationmonetary policy
tax law changes in 2026 the big beautiful bill

Key Tax Updates for 2026

Increased Standard Deduction One major change is the adjustment to the standard deduction.  For tax year 2026, the standard deduction …

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BBBcapital gainstaxTax AdviceTax Planningtax rates
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