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Nicole Winter Tietel | Jul 19, 2024

A Guide to Pensions & Retirement Benefits

Retirement
Investments
Tax Planning

How much do you really know about retirement benefits?

If you’re like most Americans, it’s not that much. In fact, most of us have fairly poor “retirement

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Nicole Winter Tietel | Jun 19, 2024

Your Role & Responsibilities as an Agent in a Power of Attorney (POA)

Investments
Finance
Tax Planning
Insurance
Estate Planning
A power of attorney (POA) can grant you certain authority and specific responsibilities. While the extent and limitations of POAs can vary based on many factors
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Nicole Winter Tietel | May 19, 2024

Top 4 Social Media Money Scams & How to Spot Them

Investments
Finance
Lifestyle
Privacy
Savings

Believe it or not social media scams have been picking more pockets than any other scam today––including phone call and text fraud.1

There have been more than

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Nicole Winter Tietel | Apr 19, 2024

5 Signs You’re Headed for a “Cushy” Retirement

Retirement
How much do you need to retire wealthy? Believe it or not, there’s no set number for anyone. Lifestyle and the quality of your retirement plan are certainly
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Nicole Winter Tietel | Mar 19, 2024

Retirement nearing? Do these 5 things first.

Retirement
Family
Savings
Lifestyle
Tax Planning
What’s your ideal retirement? Traveling? Practicing your favorite hobbies? Caring for loved ones? Whatever you envision, creating a plan of action can feel
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Nicole Winter Tietel | Feb 19, 2024

How to Overcome 3 Unconscious Biases That Can Keep Your Financial Goals Out of Reach

Investments
Finance
Lifestyle

In a perfect world, every money decision we make would be totally rational.

We’d consider all of the facts. Then, we’d balance them with the risks to make the

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Nicole Winter Tietel | Jan 19, 2024

Investors & the Markets: What to Watch Out for in an Election Year

Investments
Finance
Lifestyle
Retirement
Smart investing doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Current events matter, and this year, the 2024 Presidential Elections are taking center stage. That’s rattling a
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Nicole Winter Tietel | Dec 19, 2023

Don’t Let These Costly Retirement Mistakes Drain Your Nest Egg

Investments
Retirement
Savings
Estate Planning
Risk Management
If you know what mistakes tend to drain retirement savings, you can take caution, make more informed decisions, and stay on track to fund your dream retirement.
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Nicole Winter Tietel | Nov 19, 2023

Your Brain on Fear & Greed: Why It’s Hard to Stop the Fear-Greed Cycle (& How to Break It)

Investments
Savings
What happens when you start to feel afraid or greedy? Do you feel like taking your time and waiting to make your next move?
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Nicole Winter Tietel | Oct 19, 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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Nicole Winter Tietel | Sep 19, 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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Nicole Winter Tietel | Aug 19, 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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