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5 Smart Holiday Spending Tips

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | December 7, 2021
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Do you know what you can reasonably spend this holiday season? Overspending now may lead to a post-holiday hangover in the New Year. Whether you put all your seasonal shopping […]

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Am I Eligible for a Mega Backdoor Roth IRA Contribution?

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | December 2, 2021
Am I Eligible for a Mega Backdoor Roth IRA Contribution?

In previous posts, we have discussed Roth conversions being a potential option when you have phased out of the contribution limits for a Roth IRA. Today, we will be discussing […]

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Should I Buy I Bonds Now?

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | November 18, 2021
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With inflation soaring, the popularity of a little-known treasury program for small investors, Series I Savings Bonds, is coming into focus. The I Bond is linked to an interest rate […]

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7 Year-End Financial Planning Moves

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | November 10, 2021
7 Year-End Financial Planning Moves

We all know how chaotic this time of year can become. With the holiday season approaching, it’s easy to allow our plates to fill up and forget to make sure […]

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Utilizing your NQSOs to Help you Meet Your Goals

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | November 2, 2021
Utilizing your NQSOs to Help you Meet Your Goals

Non-Qualified Stock Options (NQSOs) are a form of equity compensation that can be offered by an employer. NQSOs provide an opportunity for employees to participate in the company’s appreciation over […]

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Maximizing the Benefits of your Incentive Stock Options (ISOs)

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | October 19, 2021
Employee Stock Options

Incentive Stock Options (ISOs) are a form of equity compensation sometimes offered by an employer. ISOs provide employees a share in the potential appreciation of a company’s value. Often these […]

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How Will My Qualified Employee Stock Purchase Plan Impact My Taxes?

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | October 13, 2021
employee stock purchase plan notebook

Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPP) allow the purchase of employer stock at a discount. This creates an incentive for employees to increase their ownership stake with the company. There are […]

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House Democrat Tax Proposal: What You Need to Know

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | September 20, 2021
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The House Democrats have released an outline detailing some proposed tax increases. These tax hikes are set to fund spending on social infrastructure build-out and climate policy. While it is […]

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The Money Smart Charitable Giving Webinar REPLAY

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | June 18, 2021
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In this webinar Julie Shumaker, President of Dexter Community Fund and Melissa Joy, CFP®, President of Pearl Planning discuss tax-aware giving in 2021 and how legislative changes from Tax Cuts […]

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The 3 Money Conversations to Have With Your Kids

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | March 29, 2021
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Do you talk openly about money with your kids?  I consider myself an open book when it comes to money. If someone compliments me on my shirt, I am likely […]

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