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Remember, we will be out of the office on Monday, May 30th due to the Memorial Day holiday.

If you focus your spending on what you and your guests will actually notice, and skip expensive things no one really cares about, you’ll have a beautiful wedding without the debt.

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Booking in advance means better deals on travel, activities and accommodations.

There are a lot of other money-saving opportunities that you can take advantage of by planning your trip early, too. For example, weekday flights are often cheaper than weekend flights. And some museums, galleries or parks offer free or discounted admission on certain days.

How to Plan a Budget-Friendly Family Vacation | Kiplinger Atlanta Falcons linebacker and Kiplinger contributing editor Brandon Copeland provides tips on how to go on vacation without breaking the bank.

It’s Armed Forces Day!

In 1949, President Truman declared May 21st Armed Forces Day in America—a single day celebration for all five branches of the U.S. military under the Department of Defense.

This included the Air Force, Army, Navy, Coast Guard and Marine Corps. In 2019, the Space Force was added.

Some things are getting cheaper, according to AARP. Here's a list.

Despite Inflation, Some Products Cost Less Shoppers are feeling the impact of inflation in rising prices with some exceptions where market competition and other factors are holding prices down.

When it comes to your personal finances, the risks of starting a business can include losing some—if not all—of your savings, your income, and possibly your assets, if you're not careful. Here are some ways to protect yourself:

How to protect your personal finances when you launch a business | CNN Business Millions of Americans left or lost their jobs during the pandemic and many have decided that they don't want to go back to work .... at least not for someone else.

In 2021, 28% of workers in private industry and state and local government didn’t have an employer-sponsored retirement plan, according to the most recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Here's what you can do:

What to do if you aren’t offered an employer-sponsored retirement plan at work About one-third of Americans aren't offered an employer-sponsored retirement plan at work. Here's how they can still save for the future.

In 2015, the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimated the cost of raising a child to the age of 18 at $233,610, or $12,978 per year.

If your family is expecting the arrival of a new child or grandchild, give us a call. Let's talk about expenses, including college, which you should address as soon as possible.

Budgeting for a baby: Here's what financial advisors recommend for new parents Expecting a baby? It's important to start thinking about both the short-term and long-term costs of raising a child, say financial advisors.

Happy Mother’s Day! 💐

Over the past two decades, divorces have doubled for baby boomers and the number of individuals aged 50 years and older who are cohabiting has surged 85%.

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Most Americans carry some debt, be it from student loans, a mortgage, credit card or a car loan.

But what happens to debt management when you’re in or near retirement?

Here's what to know about managing your debt in retirement Household debt for retirement-age Americans has grown steadily. Here's what to know about managing debt in retirement.