Insights on Estate Planning and Beyond

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The Three Things No Financial Plan Can Guarantee

Many retirees get the money part right but still end up feeling lost. Retirement isn't just about having money—it's about making sure your money serves the life you want, instead of becoming the point of the life you have.

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Rod Yancy
October 13, 2025
Rod Yancy
October 20, 2025

Why a Will Might Not Be Enough: Understanding the Limitations of Basic Estate Planning

Think a will is enough to protect your family and assets? Most people do—until they learn about probate costs, privacy concerns, and the glaring gaps in protection.

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Rod Yancy
October 13, 2025

The Three Things No Financial Plan Can Guarantee

Many retirees get the money part right but still end up feeling lost. Retirement isn't just about having money—it's about making sure your money serves the life you want, instead of becoming the point of the life you have.

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Rod Yancy
October 7, 2025

How a Government Shutdown Affects Retirees

Worried about how a government shutdown might affect your retirement income and financial security? While your Social Security and Medicare benefits will continue, there are important service disruptions and economic ripple effects every retiree should understand.

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Rod Yancy
September 23, 2025

Year-End Financial Planning: What Retirees Should Consider in Q4 2025

This guide outlines eight key financial planning areas retirees should review during the fourth quarter, including tax strategies, healthcare enrollment periods, estate planning updates, and investment portfolio assessments.

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Rod Yancy
September 9, 2025

One Roof, One Plan: Simplifying Your Legacy for the Next Generation

The boomer generation will transfer $84 trillion over the next decade, but fragmented planning could cost your family significantly. Discover how coordinating your estate and financial planning under one roof can simplify asset transfer, minimize taxes, and ensure your children inherit clarity—not complexity.

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Rod Yancy
August 25, 2025

When You Die Without a Will or Trust, the State Decides

What really happens when you die without a will or a trust? Dying without a will or a trust, known as dying "intestate," leaves the distribution of your assets to your state's laws — often bypassing your wishes. This scenario forces your estate (all your “stuff”) into probate, a slow, expensive, and public court process that can cause significant family disputes.

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Rod Yancy
August 18, 2025

Scammers Are Evolving with AI — And They're Targeting Boomers

AI has made scams more sophisticated than ever, the baby boomer generation has become a prime target. These criminals are using powerful tools like voice cloning and impersonations to create believable hoaxes that exploit a lifetime's worth of hard-earned assets. By staying informed, you can defend what you've worked so hard to build.

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Rod Yancy
August 12, 2025

A Stoic Approach to Risk Tolerance in Retirement

A Stoic approach to retirement finances focuses on what you can control: your discipline, your mindset, and your well-considered plan. True financial fortitude is not about avoiding risk, but about mastering your response to it.

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Rod Yancy
July 28, 2025

Navigating Retirement Finances in an Inflationary Landscape

Inflation poses a significant challenge to retirement security, but retirees can proactively minimize its impact by re-evaluating their finances and adapting spending. By taking these steps, you can safeguard your desired retirement despite rising costs.

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