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Your Brain on Fear & Greed: Why It’s Hard to Stop the Fear-Greed Cycle (& How to Break It)

Thomas Brunelle | Nov 22, 2023
Categories
Investments
Savings
What happens when you start to feel afraid or greedy? Do you feel like taking your time and waiting to make your next move?
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How Habits can Impact Your Finances

Thomas Brunelle | Nov 15, 2023
Categories
Finance
Unhappy with your current financial situation? Your daily habits may be to blame.
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Why Financial Professionals Are Still Important

Thomas Brunelle | Nov 8, 2023
Categories
Robo Advisors
Finance
With the popularity of robo-advisors, are financial professionals still necessary?
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Sending Your Kids to College: What Should You Really Expect?

Thomas Brunelle | Nov 1, 2023
Categories
College
As inflation and tuition fees rise, the cost of college is inching out of reach for many.
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Don’t Let These Costly Retirement Mistakes Drain Your Nest Egg

Thomas Brunelle | Oct 25, 2023
Categories
Investments
Retirement
Savings
Estate Planning
Risk Management
If you know what mistakes tend to drain retirement savings, you can take caution, make more informed decisions, and stay on track to fund your dream retirement.
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Negotiating a Great Mortgage in a High Rate Environment

Thomas Brunelle | Oct 18, 2023
Categories
Investments
Property
Real Estate
Finance
Mortgage rates have risen above 7%, leaving many buyers feeling like a reasonable mortgage is out of reach. While current rates look high compared to the ultra-low rates of the past decade, they aren't outrageous from a historical perspective.
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How Do I Know if a Financial Professional is the Right Fit?

Thomas Brunelle | Oct 11, 2023
Categories
Finance
Looking for a financial professional? Here are some tips to see if someone is a good fit.
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Navigating Fiscal Dramas and Market Downturns: What You Need to Know

Thomas Brunelle | Oct 4, 2023
Categories
Investments
Savings
Risk Management
The world of finance is never static. It's an ever-changing landscape that reflects the ebb and flow of economic indicators, political events, and public sentiment. Lately, the chatter about market downturns and fiscal squabbles in Washington has reached a fever pitch. So, let's break it all down for better understanding.
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Repaying Student Loan Debt - 4 Tips to Get Started

Thomas Brunelle | Sep 27, 2023
Categories
College
For many, student loans are unavoidable. So how can you tackle them?
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Investment Strategy: Where You Are Now vs. Where You're Headed

Thomas Brunelle | Sep 20, 2023
Categories
Investments
A gap analysis can help you see if you’re still on track to pursue your financial goals.
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IRS Changes Inheritance Rules: Protecting Your Legacy

Thomas Brunelle | Sep 13, 2023
Categories
Tax Planning
Estate Planning
The IRS recently updated some rules about trusts that could make your heirs accidentally liable for capital gains taxes. It's another quiet change that could severely impact families trying to maximize their legacies.
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Organization Tips to Help Take Time off Taxes

Thomas Brunelle | Sep 6, 2023
Categories
Tax Planning
Feel overwhelmed by tax documents? Staying organized may help reduce your tax season stress.

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