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The Impact of Marriage on Social Security Benefits: Spousal Benefits, Divorce, and Death
The Impact of Marriage on Social Security Benefits: Spousal Benefits, Divorce, and Death
Social Security benefits are crucial for retirement planning and financial security in the United States. Understanding how marriage affects Social Security benefits is essential for couples looking to optimize their retirement income. In this blog […]
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What is IRMAA?
What is IRMAA?
Ah, retirement. The golden years, where you’re supposed to sit back and relax on a beach without a care in the world, right? But wait, what’s this? The Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA)!? Okay, so […]
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Is It Better To Consolidate My Investments?
Is It Better To Consolidate My Investments?
People often ask our team what the benefits of consolidating investment accounts are, if it is better, and when might be the best time to do so. Each of these are excellent questions that depends […]
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Financial Planning in Practice at BentOak Capital
Financial Planning in Practice at BentOak Capital
Fiduciary matters  A fiduciary relationship encompasses the idea of faith and confidence in someone else.  Such a relationship can only happen when a person or family actively gives their utmost trust (faith, confidence) to another […]
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Strategies to Save For Future Education Costs
Strategies to Save For Future Education Costs
If you are a first-time parent or have children that are still young, one thing you may want to consider early on is whether paying for their college education is something you want to do […]
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Pet Planning
Pet Planning
70% of all households in the U.S. have a pet according to the 2021-2022 APPA National Pet Owners Survey1. It is obviously extremely popular and common to have a pet. Animals are great companions and […]
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What You Can Expect From Social Security in Texas
What You Can Expect From Social Security in Texas
The conversation surrounding social security has been quite divided in the past few years. Some still feel hopeful about their retirement future and social security benefits, whereas others feel uncertain about how much their benefits […]
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9 Ways Towards Preserving and Growing Wealth
9 Ways Towards Preserving and Growing Wealth
After over a year of the Covid-19 pandemic, many have seen an increasing gap in wealth distribution in America. Eleven weeks into the pandemic, the world already saw a 42.6 million unemployed population versus a […]
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Asset Management vs. Wealth Management and the Advantages of Holistic Financial Planning
Asset Management vs. Wealth Management and the Advantages of Holistic Financial Planning
Financial planning is essential for everyone, but it is especially vital to those with a high net worth or complex portfolio of assets. Without a comprehensive financial management strategy, you will find that you have […]
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The Importance of Financial Goals in the Wealth Management Process
The Importance of Financial Goals in the Wealth Management Process
Whether you have several decades until retirement or are nearing the light at the end of the tunnel, you have probably given some thought to wealth management . No matter where you find yourself on your […]
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