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Inflation Reduction Act

By Alexa Kane, CFP®, CDFA® | September 23, 2022
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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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Tax Loss Harvesting – A Guide for Making the Most of a Down Market

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | March 10, 2022

As an investor, the new year has reminded us of the sometimes difficult feelings that come with a down market. Reminding ourselves of the normality of market fluctuation can be […]

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Five Questions To Ask When Stocks Are Down

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | January 24, 2022

The year is off to a volatile start, with January looking like the worst month for the United States stock market since March of 2020. In this article, we will […]

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Breakdown of New Michigan Tax Law Impacting Pass-Through Businesses

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | January 10, 2022

Lately, there has not been a dull moment when it comes to tax updates. That being said, we have another tax update for you, this time relating to a new […]

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Making the Most of Charitable Giving with a Donor Advised Fund

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | December 30, 2021
Making the Most of Charitable Giving with a Donor Advised Fund

This time of year, many of us begin thinking about how we can help the causes closest to our hearts. It is the season of giving after all! When making […]

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