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How to Choose the Best Life Insurance Policy for Your Family

How to Choose the Best Life Insurance Policy for Your Family

Choosing the right life insurance policy is one of the most important decisions you can make to secure your family’s financial future. With so many options available, from term to whole life insurance, the process can be overwhelming. However, by understanding your...

Top Reasons to Consider Life Insurance at Different Life Stages

Top Reasons to Consider Life Insurance at Different Life Stages

Life insurance isn’t just a tool for families or retirees—it’s a versatile financial resource that serves different purposes throughout your life. From protecting against student loan debt in your 20s to supporting a spouse in retirement, the role life insurance plays...

What to Consider Before Purchasing an Annuity

What to Consider Before Purchasing an Annuity

Annuities can play a meaningful role in a retirement income strategy, offering features like guaranteed income, protection against market loss, or tax-deferred growth. However, not all annuities are created equal—and not all investors need the same kind of annuity....

Why Starting Early Makes a Big Difference in Retirement

Why Starting Early Makes a Big Difference in Retirement

When it comes to planning for retirement, time is one of your most valuable assets. While the amount you save and invest matters, when you start can have an even greater impact. Starting early gives your money more time to grow through the power of compound interest,...

End-of-Year Tax Planning Strategies

End-of-Year Tax Planning Strategies

As the end of the year approaches, it’s the perfect time to take a closer look at your finances and ensure you're well-prepared for tax season. Effective year-end tax planning can help you minimize your tax liability while making the most of available deductions and...

The Benefits of Life Insurance Beyond a Death Benefit

The Benefits of Life Insurance Beyond a Death Benefit

Life insurance is often thought of as a tool designed solely to provide financial support to loved ones after death. While the death benefit remains a critical feature, modern life insurance policies offer much more than this singular purpose. With advancements in...

How Annuities Protect Your Retirement from Inflation

How Annuities Protect Your Retirement from Inflation

Planning for retirement requires a careful strategy to ensure financial stability in the face of uncertainties, and inflation is one of the biggest challenges retirees face. Over time, rising costs erode the purchasing power of savings, making it harder to maintain a...

Understanding Capital Gains and Losses

Understanding Capital Gains and Losses

Understanding how capital gains and losses work is essential for anyone who invests in stocks, real estate, or other appreciating assets. When you sell an asset, the difference between your purchase price and the sale price determines whether you’ve made a gain or a...

Why Asset Allocation Matters for Long-Term Retirement Security

Why Asset Allocation Matters for Long-Term Retirement Security

Planning for retirement involves more than just saving money—it requires a strategy to help ensure those savings last through the years ahead. One of the most critical elements of that strategy is asset allocation, which refers to how your investments are distributed...

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Josh Wood

CFP® | MPAS® | CRPS® | ABFP? | APMA®

President – Senior Wealth Advisor