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Financial Fraud is Evolving. Here’s How to Stay Alert

Financial scams are becoming more sophisticated, personal, and emotionally manipulative than ever before. From romance scams and fake investment platforms to AI-enabled impersonation and tax fraud, our latest article explores how modern scams work—and the practical steps individuals can take to better protect themselves and their families.

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Year-End Tax Planning and Looking Ahead to 2026

Our final newsletter of 2025 highlights smart moves to consider before December 31st and key rule changes coming in 2026: brackets and deductions, QCDs and RMDs, SALT timing, estate & gifting thresholds, and Roth catch-up rules.

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What You Need to Know About College Savings Plans

The cost of attending a four-year college in the United States is high, but the financial benefit of a bachelor’s degree arguably outweighs the cost. Fortunately, families have several options to prepare for the financial cost of higher education, and many of them offer tax breaks and benefits that are worth taking advantage of.

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