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Ep 72: Raising Kids Who Understand Money: Ages 0-12

By Financial Design Studio, Inc. | April 2, 2026
Financial Advisors on How to Raise Kids Who Understand Money

In this episode, we explore how even at ages 0–12, you can be raising kids who understand money, and way you can instill good habits!

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What if the Market drops before I Retire? [Video]

By Financial Design Studio, Inc. | March 13, 2026
Financial Advisors in Deer Park IL on how they help clients retire despite a market drop

In this video, financial advisors share the strategies they use before, during, and after if the market drops before you retire.

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5 Common Retirement Planning Mistakes [Video]

By Financial Design Studio, Inc. | February 20, 2026
Financial Advisors in Deer Park share five common retirement planning mistakes

In this video, we share five common retirement planning mistakes that we see as financial advisors, and how we help clients avoid them!

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Ep 71: What Pancreatitis Taught Us About Caring in Crisis

By Financial Design Studio, Inc. | February 11, 2026
Financial advisors on why community and finances matter when caring in crisis

In this episode, Anna Lewis shares how she has seen community and finances play a role in caring for her family during a medical crisis.

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6 Tax Penalties to Avoid Before Retiring [Video]

By Financial Design Studio, Inc. | January 28, 2026
Financial Advisors on Six Tax Penalties to Avoid Before Retiring

In this video, we cover six tax penalties you might overlook when preparing for retirement; from healthcare to state taxes and more!

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FDS Newsletter: Fourth Quarter, 2025

By Financial Design Studio, Inc. | December 31, 2025
Financial Design Studio 2025 Fourth Quarter Newsletter

FDS Newsletter: Fourth Quarter 2025 | Our Thoughts on AI Stocks | Hosting Holidays Well | Interview with Steve

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