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Our Favorite Dexter Fall Traditions

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | September 25, 2019
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The air is crisp and this week we are welcoming the first official days of fall! We’re fortunate to live in a community where fall traditions are abundant. Here are […]

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2020 Medicare: What you need to know

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | August 26, 2019
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Whether you’re nearing age 65 or planning for annual Medicare enrollment, we have an informative video to share with you. Melissa has a conversation with Medicare guru Joanne Giardini-Russell of […]

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Webinar Recap: When Tragedy Strikes: A Widows Guide To Financial Decisions

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | August 23, 2019
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Our August webinar focused on a widow’s guide to financial decisions. The presentation covered topics including widowhood as a transition, stages of widowhood, Now-Soon-Later, financial checklists for widows, and the […]

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August 2019 Investment Update: Muddling Through a Temperamental Market

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | August 19, 2019
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August 2019 Investment Update: Muddling Through a Temperamental Market A record-setting start to the year has been abruptly halted by trade turmoil and an inflection point for bonds and interest […]

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Anticipating the SECURE Act: What Should You Know?

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | July 22, 2019
white house on a sunny day

Congress has signaled that new legislation primarily affecting retirement assets is likely to pass and become law this year. We won’t know the full impact until the ink is dry […]

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How to Talk to your Kids About Money: Webinar Recap

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | July 19, 2019
monopoly board with car and house

Our July webinar focused on how to talk to your kids about money. The presentation covered topics including money by stages, learn to earn, making saving and investing fun, and […]

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US Women’s World Cup: Investing and Life Lessons

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | July 9, 2019
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Today, the US Women’s soccer team celebrated an unprecedented back-to-back championship and their fourth world championship overall. This team captured the attention of our nation and the hearts of many. […]

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Tax Aware Investment Strategies Webinar Recap

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | June 21, 2019
accountant sitting with computer, paper, coffee and other supplies

Our June webinar focused on Tax Aware Investment Strategies. The presentation covered topics including understanding your current & future tax situation, comparing different tax circumstances, and strategies to reduce tax […]

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Money Savage Podcast

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | June 12, 2019
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Melissa was recently a guest on the Money Savage podcast with George Grombacher. They discussed the keys to financial confidence. Click below to listen in.  

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Podcast Alert: Melissa’s Guest appearance on “Fresh Off the Vine Podcast”

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | May 9, 2019
Melissa, Sarah & Karen

In April, Melissa Joy was a guest on the “Fresh Off the Vine” podcast. Fresh Off the Vine is a podcast hosted by Karen Coyne, CFP®, who happens to be […]

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