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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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Save on Taxes in Your 401(k) with Net Unrealized Appreciation [Video]

By Financial Design Studio, Inc. | October 14, 2026
Financial Advisors in Deer Park on How to Save on Taxes in 401(k) with Net Unrealized Appreciation

In this video, we explain what Net Unrealized Appreciation is, how to rollover your 401(k), and how it can impact your retirement taxes.

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FDS Newsletter: Third Quarter, 2026

By Financial Design Studio, Inc. | October 5, 2026
Financial Advisor in Deer Park on financial market commentary for retirement

FDS Newsletter: Third Quarter 2026 | AI Buildout Compared to History | Open Enrollment | Impacting Beneficiaries | Team Interview

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Ep 76: Estate Planning Mistakes that Complicate the Inheritance Process

By Financial Design Studio, Inc. | July 29, 2026
Financial Advisors in Deer Park Illinois on Estate Planning Mistakes

In this episode, we discuss mistakes we’ve seen in how assets are passed down and the ways paperwork becomes your beneficiaries nightmare.

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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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