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5 Questions to Ask Yourself 5 Years Before You Retire

Retirement planning is crucial as you approach your exit from the workforce. By evaluating several

Americans Lose Trillions in Social Security

According to a recent study, retirees will collectively lose $3.4 trillion in potential income that

Should You Buy or Lease Your Next Car? Pros and Cons Explained

Buying vs. Leasing a Car: What’s the Smarter Move? When it comes to getting behind

8 Retirement Mistakes to Avoid for a More Secure Future

Eight Mistakes That Can Upend Your Retirement Retirement is often painted as the finish line—relaxing

Smart Asset Transfer Strategies

Understanding Asset Transfer Strategies: What You Need to Know Asset transfers are a natural part

Financial Planning for the Generations

Financial Planning Isn’t Just About You—It’s About Your Whole Family At Hoffman Wealth Management, we

Where to Start When Planning Your Legacy

As baby boomers, many of us are starting to think about the impact we will

Social Security: The Important Questions

Those “How much do you know about Social Security?” quizzes you see online are fun

Expensive, Popular or Affordable, Sensible School?

Which would really give the best value and experience? These eight steps will help you

6 Documents You Need to Preserve Family Legacy

You may be surprised at some of the documents we consider when it comes to

A Workable Solution for Baby Boomers Near Retirement

Worried about having enough saved for retirement? Here’s a simple approach: work just a few

Divorced-Spouse Benefits

A divorced person who was married more than ten years may be able to receive

Life Expectancy and Social Security

Most people tend to underestimate their life expectancy. But thinking you might live to a

Top 10 Rules to Know About Qualified Charitable Distributions

If you are an IRA owner interested in donating to charity, a qualified charitable distribution

9 Reasons You Should Consult With Your CPA Before Year-End

While national focus has been on uncertainty around new tax laws, there are many individual

Do You Need to Sign Up for Medicare at 65 if You’re Still Working?

For the past four decades, age 65 marked the time when you would leave your

10 Common Medicare Questions Answered

Medicare is more complicated than most people think. Here are ten of the most common

How to Know if You’ve Been Hacked

Cyber-attacks are launched at us every day. Do you know the warning signs that your

When to Apply for Social Security Benefits

With the demise of guaranteed pensions, and in light of the risks you face in

How to Create Ultra-Secure Passwords That Keep Hackers Away

With data breaches occurring more and more, it is important to protect personal information stored

7 Ways to Help You Cut College Costs

Parents may assume they earn too much to qualify for financial aid. However, there are

4 Ways to Decrease RMDs

The government has become increasingly vigilant about one thing—they want the tax dollars that have

How to Get Tax Savings on Charitable Contributions

Qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) from an IRA offer individual over 70½ with a valuable method

Creating a Financially Organized Life

Here’s how to get a jump-start on creating a system to organize your bills, statements,

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