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All About FSAs with Alexa Kane, CFP®, CDFA®, AIF®

By Alexa Kane, CFP®, CDFA® | November 6, 2024
FSAs with Alexa Kane

My company offers a Flexible Spending Account. What even is that? Flexible Spending Accounts, or FSAs are tax-advantaged accounts that you can use to pay for eligible expenses like medical […]

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Navigating College Scholarships and Funding

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | November 4, 2024
scholarship myths debunked

🎓 Have you always thought scholarships were just for the elite? Think again! Many people believe college scholarships are exclusively for top athletes and academic superstars. The truth is that […]

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Take Advantage of Your Legal Services Benefit

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | October 28, 2024
Navigating your legal services benefits at U of M

Your benefits package includes perks that you may not even know about. 😮 Are you familiar with the legal services benefits available to you at U of M? 💼 This […]

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Why Elections Matter for Your Money: Video Replay with Key Insights for Investors

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | October 25, 2024

With the 2024 presidential weeks away, you may be wondering how the election results may impact your finances and money. This quarter’s Pearl Planning investment and economic update webinar focuses […]

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How Pearl Planning Supports The People Who Matter Most to You

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | October 21, 2024
Need financial guidance? We're here.

  Looking for trusted financial advice for your friends or family? At Pearl Planning, we’re here to help. Whether you’ve had a friend ask, “Who do you trust for financial […]

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Time to Review Your Life Insurance

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | October 21, 2024
Do you know your U of M life insurance options?

Have you reviewed your life insurance recently? ⏳ It’s easy to overlook, but making sure you have the right amount of coverage is crucial. 🛠️ University of Michigan employees can […]

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Know Your Health Savings Account Options

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | October 14, 2024
U of M health savings accounts explained

Listen up University of Michigan employees! 📢 👉 Are you taking full advantage of the health savings account (HSA) option? HSAs can be a powerful financial tool. Not just for […]

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Simplify Your Estate Planning with a Transfer on Death (TOD) Agreement

By Alexa Kane, CFP®, CDFA® | October 10, 2024
transfer on death agreements with alexa kane

  We often talk about naming beneficiaries for IRAs, 401(k)s, and 403(b)s, but what about your taxable investment accounts? A Transfer on Death (TOD) agreement is an easy solution to […]

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Find Your Best U of M Retirement Strategy

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | October 7, 2024
Understand your U of M retirement savings strategies

Retirement planning has more nuances than most people realize. 😳 Do you know whether you’re under or over-contributing to your savings? 📉 This month we’re focusing on University of Michigan […]

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Maximize Your Benefit Options This Year

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | September 30, 2024
Optimize your benefits during U of M open enrollment

Are you getting the most out of your University of Michigan benefits? Do you know enough about your options to make informed decisions? If you missed our recent webinar, you […]

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