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Financial advisors on why community and finances matter when caring in crisis

Ep 71: What Pancreatitis Taught Us About 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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Financial Advisors on Six Tax Penalties to Avoid Before Retiring

6 Tax Penalties to Avoid Before Retiring [Video]

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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Financial Design Studio 2025 Fourth Quarter Newsletter

FDS Newsletter: Fourth Quarter, 2025

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

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Small Wealth Management Firm in Chicago Area on AI Stocks in a Bubble

Are AI Stocks In A Bubble?

The question “are AI stocks” in a bubble is getting a lot of media time, so we wanted to share our perspective at financial advisors for our clients.

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Wealth Management in Chicagoland area on what to expect when named as trustee

Ep 70. What You Should Expect if You Are Named as Trustee

In this episode we explain the legal process of inheritances, managing beneficiary relationships, and accomplishing this in a tax efficient way.

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Financial Advisors on a checklist for managing a trust for trustees in Deer Park, Lake Zurich, Hawthrone Woods, Barrington Illinois

A Trustee’s Checklist for Managing a Trust [Video]

In this video, we talk through how an inheritance works, the different roles associated, and a checklist for managing a trust as trustee!

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Financial Advisors on Helping Recent Widows when your spouse passes

Ep 69. What You Forget to Plan for, Until After Your Spouse Passes

In this episode, we helped our fictional client Renee, take control of her retirement plan after her spouse passed.

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Chicagoland Retirement Planners on Changing Investment for Retirement

Should I Change My Investments Before Retirement?

Executives preparing for retirement may need to change their investments before retiring. Here’s what to consider when changing investments!

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Financial Advisors in Barrington, Hawthrone Woods. Lake Zurich on What to do with an Annual Bonus

What Should I Do With My Annual Bonus Before I Retire? [Video]

Learn more about how professionals approaching retirement can make the most of their annual bonus, while minimizing tax consequences!

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Financial Advisors for Executives Thinking About Retirement in the Next 10 Years

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

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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Retirement Planners on Healthcare Costs in Retirement

How Much Will Healthcare Cost in Retirement?

High healthcare costs in retirement can make or break your retirement plan. How can you anticipate uncertain medical expenses?

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Financial Advisors in Hawthorne Woods on how Retirees can lower their taxes

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

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

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