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Free Retirement Planning Guide

By Financial Design Studio, Inc. | October 17, 2025
Financial Advisors free guide to retirement planning
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Should I Retire Early? The Pros, Cons, and Hidden Costs [Video]

By Financial Design Studio, Inc. | July 9, 2026
Financial Advisors in deer park on whether you should retire early

In this video, we explore the financial pros and costs, as well as the hidden costs we see as financial advisors when clients retire early.

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Ep 75: How to Decide When to Move into a Retirement Community

By Financial Design Studio, Inc. | July 2, 2026
Financial Advisors in Deer Park, IL on Moving into a Retirement Community

In this episode, Michelle interviews Royce on the process of downsizing, picking the community, and what her family’s experience has been.

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FDS Newsletter: Second Quarter, 2026

By Financial Design Studio, Inc. | July 2, 2026
Financial Advisors in Deer Park Newsletter

FDS Newsletter: Second Quarter 2026 | Interest Rates and the Budget Deficit | Social Security | Team Interview

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Outlook for Interest Rates and the Budget Deficit

By Financial Design Studio, Inc. | June 24, 2026
Financial Advisors in Deer Park on Interest Rates and the Budget Deficit

Explore the link between interest rates and the U.S. budget deficit, and how the Iran War and the Fed are impacting stock and bond markets

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How to Use My Severance Package for Retirement [Video]

By Financial Design Studio, Inc. | June 11, 2026
Financial Advisors in Deer Park on How to Use Severance Packages for Retirement

In this video we cover what to expect in a package, the option to negotiate, and how you can use your severance package for retirement.

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