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Financial Design Studio Tax Analysis

Be Proactive: Tax Analysis [Video]

    One question we hear a lot from those who are self-employed and doing some type of payroll is: “How do I balance my taxes and save for the future?” For this let’s discuss your tax analysis… Let’s go through an example so I can show you some of the mechanics of how a…

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What Does Fed Tapering Mean for Investors?

There’s a lot of talk about the Federal Reserve tapering its support for the economy. This marks an important shift in the investment environment since COVID started. But what is tapering, and what does Fed tapering mean for investors?

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September 2021 Financial Planning & Investment Newsletter

Financial Planning & Investing Newsletter September 2021 | Can the Fed Ever Normalize Policy Again | Other Articles & Videos

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Open Enrollment – Deciding between Medical Insurance Plans [Video]

[Video]Open Enrollment-Deciding between Medical Insurance Plans| We are going to be talking about health insurance because making the right choice here could save you tens of thousands of dollars for you and your family.

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Illinois Residents: Should you switch natural gas suppliers before winter?

Winter is coming and natural gas prices are soaring. If you’re an Illinois resident, now may be a good time to see if switching natural gas suppliers can save you money heating your home this winter.

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August 2021 Financial Planning & Investment Newsletter

Financial Planning & Investing Newsletter August 2021 | Mid Year Review of the Investment Landscape | Other Articles & Videos

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Surging Home Prices a Warning to Consumers

Surging Home Prices a Warning to Consumers

Home prices in the United States just recorded their strongest growth in 30 years. Is now the time to buy a home, or should consumers see these surging home prices as a warning sign?

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Now is the time to be looking for a new job

Now Is the Time to be Looking for a New Job

There hasn’t been a better time to get a new job in over 40 years. The pool of labor is declining and number of jobs available is at an all-time high. Is now a good time to be looking for a new job?

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How Should Parents Plan for A Child's College Education?

How Should Parents Plan for A Child’s College Education?

Of all the financial planning topics we deal with at Financial Design Studio, college planning is always one of the tougher issues. What are the key factors to keep in mind when figuring out how to pay for a child’s college education?

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Investing in a 529

Investing in a 529 College Savings Plan [Video]

We’ve been talking about saving for your child’s education. You may want to consider the 529 college savings plan. Let’s discuss it!

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Social Security Cost of Living

Big Social Security Cost of Living Increase Expected in 2021

Will the Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment keep up with inflation in 2021? Our estimate is that the cost of living adjustment in 2021 will be one of the highest in recent decades.

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July 2021 Financial Planning & Investment Newsletter

Financial Planning & Investing Newsletter July 2021 | Mid Year Review of the Investment Landscape | Other Articles & Videos

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