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What We’re Grateful For

What We’re Grateful For

November 17, 2022
In preparation for Thanksgiving, Valerie Escobar , senior wealth advisor, and Michael MacKelvie , wealth advisor, share what they...
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5 Benefits of a Health Savings Account

5 Benefits of a Health Savings Account

November 10, 2022
In this week’s episode of Your Life Simplified, Mike MacKelvie , wealth advisor, and special guest Kevin Ahern, human...
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Establish A Donor-Advised Fund: Give to Charities While Enjoying Tax Advantages

Establish A Donor-Advised Fund: Give to Charities While Enjoying Tax Advantages

November 4, 2022
You may be wondering how you can minimize your tax burden and do some good at the same time....
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Getting the Most Out of Open Enrollment

Getting the Most Out of Open Enrollment

November 3, 2022
In this week’s episode of Your Life Simplified, Mike MacKelvie , wealth advisor, and special guest Kevin Ahern, human...
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Discover Tax-Efficient Withdrawal Strategies During Retirement

Discover Tax-Efficient Withdrawal Strategies During Retirement

November 1, 2022
When you’re ready to take distributions from various accounts in retirement, it matters which accounts you withdraw from first...
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5 Financial Decisions That Could Haunt You

5 Financial Decisions That Could Haunt You

October 27, 2022
In this week’s episode of Your Life Simplified, Valerie Escobar , senior wealth advisor, and special guest Joe Reynoldson...
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Donor-Advised Funds

Donor-Advised Funds

October 20, 2022
In this week’s episode of Your Life Simplified, Valerie Escobar , senior wealth advisor, and Mike MacKelvie , wealth...
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The Emotional Side of Financial Decision Making

The Emotional Side of Financial Decision Making

October 13, 2022
In this week’s episode of Your Life Simplified, Valerie Escobar , senior wealth advisor, and Mike MacKelvie , wealth...
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Protecting the Value of Cash Against Inflation With I Bonds

Protecting the Value of Cash Against Inflation With I Bonds

October 6, 2022
Series I savings bonds are 30-year bonds issued by the U.S. government designed to keep up with inflation. The...
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Retirement Plan Rollover

Retirement Plan Rollover

October 6, 2022
In this episode of Your Life Simplified, Valerie Escobar , senior wealth advisor, and Michael MacKelvie , wealth advisor,...
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Could Your Lifetime Social Security Benefit Exceed $1.5 Million?

Could Your Lifetime Social Security Benefit Exceed $1.5 Million?

October 3, 2022
While Social Security may seem like an afterthought compared to other retirement income sources, the benefit could exceed $1.5...
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Plan Ahead: Know the 7 Medical Costs Medicare Doesn’t Cover

Plan Ahead: Know the 7 Medical Costs Medicare Doesn’t Cover

October 2, 2022
As you approach age 65, you may be looking forward to having Medicare benefits. To plan ahead prior to...
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