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Ep 68. What to Learn from Retirees Who Donated All Their Money

By Financial Design Studio, Inc. | September 25, 2025
Financial Advisors for Executives Thinking About Retirement in the Next 10 Years

This fictional plan covers how we helped two retirees plan to donate all their money, fund healthcare in elder years, and build estate plans.

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Giving Strategies for Retirees: Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) [Video]

By Financial Design Studio, Inc. | September 11, 2025
Financial Advisors in Hawthorne Woods on how Retirees can lower their taxes

Learn more about how retirees can reduce their taxable income with a strategy called Qualified Charitable Distributions!

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FDS Newsletter: Third Quarter, 2025

By Financial Design Studio, Inc. | September 10, 2025
Financial Advisors third quarter newsletter

FDS Newsletter: Third Quarter 2025 | A Camping Story | Updates on the Tax Legislation Changes | Interview with Rob!

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Leaving a Legacy by Thinking Two Generations Deep

By Financial Design Studio, Inc. | September 5, 2025
Tax efficient Investment Management in Deer Park Illinois on how to leave a legacy

With your finances, you have the opportunity to impact generations after you. In this article, we discuss the strategies for leaving a legacy!

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How to Calculate Your Roth Conversions [Video]

By Financial Design Studio, Inc. | August 13, 2025
Retirement Planners in Chicago Suburbs on How to Calculate Roth Conversions

In this video, we will explain how to calculate your Roth Conversion amount by looking at tax brackets and medicare premiums.

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Case Study 2: Relocating to Care for Aging Parents

By Financial Design Studio, Inc. | July 30, 2025
Financial Advisors on relocating before retirement to care for aging parents

In this fictional case study, we help a couple nearing retirement decide how to fund the purchase of a new home, relocating to care for aging parents, without taking on debt and pushing back their retirement date.

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