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Gary Cowles | Oct 20, 2023

Negotiating a Great Mortgage in a High Rate Environment

Investments
Property
Real Estate
Finance
Mortgage rates have risen above 7%, leaving many buyers feeling like a reasonable mortgage is out of reach. While current rates look high compared to the ultra
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Gary Cowles | Oct 11, 2023

IRS Changes Inheritance Rules: Protecting Your Legacy

Tax Planning
Estate Planning
The IRS recently updated some rules about trusts that could make your heirs accidentally liable for capital gains taxes. It's another quiet change that could
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Gary Cowles | Aug 28, 2023

How to Stop Subconsciously Sabotaging Your Financial Goals

Lifestyle
Investments
Finance
Savings
How often do you set new financial goals? How often do you achieve them? Most of us aren’t very successful with our goals, even when we have the best intentions
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Gary Cowles | Aug 14, 2023

Unearth Your Hidden Goals: Why Talking to a Financial Professional Helps

Investments
Finance
Lifestyle
Savings
Goal-setting. It's the bread and butter of success across so many domains. But are you only scratching the surface? Dive deeper. A financial professional doesn
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Gary Cowles | Aug 7, 2023

The Pros and Cons of Investment Apps

Investments
Technology
Not all investing apps are equal, and depending on your goals it may be better to work with a financial professional instead of an algorithm.
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Gary Cowles | Jul 31, 2023

Navigating the Post-Cancellation Era of Student Loans

Finance
Education
College
In a shocking turn of events, the Supreme Court has halted the presidential student loan forgiveness plan.1 So, where does that leave you and your outstanding
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Gary Cowles | Jul 24, 2023

Living the Dream: How to Plan for Your Ideal Retirement

Retirement
The most important thing about retirement is doing what makes you happy. What would you do with your time if you weren’t working 40 hours every week?
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Gary Cowles | Jul 17, 2023

5 Amazing Places to Retire Outside of the U.S.

Lifestyle
Finance
Retirement
Real Estate
Tax Planning
Would you enjoy your retirement more in the U.S. or abroad?
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Gary Cowles | Jul 10, 2023

Unlock Your Earning Potential: 3 Essential Steps for Negotiating a Higher Salary in Your Next Job Offer

Lifestyle
Savings
Finance
Are you currently negotiating a new job offer or searching for a new role? This article aims to guide you on your journey. The question is: how do you ensure
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Gary Cowles | Jul 3, 2023

More than Finances: The Benefits of Holistic Advice from Financial Professionals

Finance
When thinking about our physical health, it’s common to take a holistic approach. So why don’t we approach our financial health the same way?
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Gary Cowles | Jun 26, 2023

Seven Key Tips for Planning Elder Care

Family
Lifestyle
Retirement
Health
Disability
Noticing signs of decline in our loved ones is always hard, and making care decisions for them often feels even harder. While it's impossible to make the
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Gary Cowles | Jun 19, 2023

The Basics of Keeping a Balanced Investment Portfolio

Investments
Balance is seen as one of the keys to making the most of your investments. But what does a balanced portfolio look like?
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