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Not My First Debt-Ceiling Rodeo

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | May 25, 2023
Financial Planning Dexter, Michigan

How to Manage Your Finances in the Face of Uncertainty What is the debt ceiling and how does it impact you today? The United States hit the current $31.4 trillion […]

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When Banks Fail: Understanding the Causes and Consequences of Bank Failures

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | March 15, 2023
Pearl Planning Bank Blog

Bank failures can be a scary and concerning prospect for the public, but it is important to understand what they are, why they happen and what you can do to […]

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Michigan MESP 529 Savings Plan – Everything You Need To Know – Webinar Replay

By Alexa Kane, CFP®, CDFA® | November 8, 2022

Watch our webinar replay topic of college savings. The presentation will cover specifically the Michigan MESP 529 Savings Plan as well as college costs and future projections. Jennifer Uhlar, Sr. […]

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How to Pay for College with Ann Garcia – Book Club Replay

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | October 13, 2022

  Watch our Pearl Planning Book Group discussion about paying for college with a guest appearance from the author of How to Pay for College, Ann Garcia. Need to chat […]

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Inflation Reduction Act

By Alexa Kane, CFP®, CDFA® | September 23, 2022
woman calculating numbers

The Inflation Reduction Act, a version of last year’s Build Back Better, passed in mid-August 2022 and is meant to help bring inflation back down to normal levels and combat […]

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What Issues Should I Consider When Dealing With High Inflation?

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | August 12, 2022
What Issues Should I Consider When Dealing with High Inflation?

Inflation is a topic that is on everyone’s mind. It is one of those issues that confronts us every time we go to the grocery store or fill up our […]

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Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA®, Named Investopedia Top Financial Advisors of 2022

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | July 28, 2022

The team at Pearl Planning is proud to announce that its President, Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA®, was named to the Investopedia 100 Top Financial Advisors of 2022. Melissa was one […]

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Opening Multiple 529s per Beneficiary: A Guide to Help You Get Started

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | May 26, 2022
Pearl Planning Opening Multiple 529s per Beneficiary- A Guide to Help you Get Started

529 plans are a strategy that many use to save for a loved one’s college education. Although most people are familiar with the benefits of a 529 plan, there are […]

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Hacks for Your Health Savings Account

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | May 10, 2022
Pearl Planning Hacks for your Health Savings Account, HSA

More often in recent years, we have found ourselves talking to clients about the value of a Health Savings Account (HSA). HSAs can be a valuable tool to help prepare for […]

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Understanding your Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | April 11, 2022
Pearl Planning Blog Post: Understanding your Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) - Woman working at her desk

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) are a form of equity compensation that can be provided by an employer. RSUs vest over time and allow an employee to receive shares of the […]

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