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

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | October 13, 2021
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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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Selecting the Right Retirement Plan for Your Business

By Alexa Kane, CFP®, CDFA® | March 4, 2021
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As a business owner there are many important decisions to make.  Finding the right retirement plan for your business is one of these key decisions.  The retirement plan you select […]

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What You Should Do If You Think Taxes Are Going Up

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | February 1, 2021
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Taxes have changed over time throughout American history. In 2021, many Americans anticipate a higher tax rate with the Biden administration. Current top income tax rates are on the low […]

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Alexa Kane – Pearl Planning Bio

By Alexa Kane, CFP®, CDFA® | January 21, 2021
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Setting and Achieving Financial Goals

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | December 29, 2020
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January is often seen as a time for a fresh start.  People make their resolutions and set goals.  At Pearl Planning we love setting goals, and more importantly helping people […]

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Social Security Decisions for Retirement Success

By Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA® | November 5, 2020
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Are you nearing retirement and looking for guidance on Social Security decisions? In this informative 20-minute webinar, Melissa Joy, CFP® founder of Pearl Planning, and Melissa Fradenburg, Financial Advisor, RJFS […]

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Fairy Tales and Finance

By Alexa Kane, CFP®, CDFA® | October 27, 2020
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‘I’ll huff and I’ll puff, and I’ll blow your house down!’ An iconic line and terrifying statement if you are little piggy in an ill-prepared house. When we started brainstorming […]

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