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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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5 Smart Holiday Spending Tips

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | December 7, 2021
woman wearing a santa hat

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
bonds

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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