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Francis Pisano | Oct 14, 2026

5 Damaging Myths About Money Talks & the Facts Behind Them

Investments
Finance
Lifestyle
Savings
Family

What money topics are the most taboo to talk about?

Earnings, debt, inheritance, or net worth?

For most of us, many financial topics are simply off-limits.1

That

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Francis Pisano | Oct 11, 2026

Why Sticking to a Long-Term Investment Strategy Pays Off in Market Downturns

Investments
Finance
Risk Management

Watching your portfolio take a hit can be unsettling, but staying focused on the long game is crucial. Even in uncertain times, a long-term strategy helps you

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Francis Pisano | Oct 7, 2026

Six Estate Planning Assumptions Worth a Second Look

Estate Planning
Family
Insurance
Retirement
Tax Planning

It's easy to set estate planning aside once you've done a version of it. You sign the paperwork. You name a beneficiary. You mentally close the file.

The only

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Francis Pisano | Oct 4, 2026

5 Major Retirement Regrets (That Are NOT Inevitable & How to Avoid Them)

Retirement

When are you going to retire?

How did you make that decision?

Many of us look at finances and health when we’re deciding when to retire.

Whether or not we realize

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Francis Pisano | Sep 30, 2026

How Hindsight Bias Hurts Investors

Investments

How many of your financial choices are based purely on logic?

It could be fewer than you think.

That’s because most of us make money decisions with our emotions

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Francis Pisano | Sep 27, 2026

Planning for the Future: Essential Steps to Secure Your Retirement

Retirement
Savings

Is your retirement savings on track?

If you’re like most people, you may feel it’s not. In fact, concerns about running out of money in retirement are very

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Francis Pisano | Sep 23, 2026

7 Effective Tax Optimization Strategies for High-Net-Worth Individuals

Tax Planning
Investments
Retirement
Estate Planning
Real Estate

What does it take to minimize your tax bill, not just this year but in the years to come?

The answer varies for each individual. Tax optimization strategies

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Francis Pisano | Sep 20, 2026

From Boomers to Gen Z: A Generational Look at Money Habits and Financial Choices

Lifestyle

What financial habits have helped you most in life?

Which ones have held you back?

No matter how you answer those questions, your money habits have a lot to do

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Francis Pisano | Sep 16, 2026

How to Stay Invested in Volatile Markets Without Losing Sleep

Investments
Risk Management
Savings

Market volatility can feel like a rollercoaster. Thrilling on the way up, stomach-churning on the way down. Even seasoned investors get a little uneasy when the

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Francis Pisano | Sep 13, 2026

More Than a Number: The Four Risks That Shape Your Retirement

Retirement
Risk Management
Health
Investments
Finance

Many people can tell you their portfolio balance. Far fewer can tell you what else determines whether their retirement actually works.

That's understandable. The

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Eric Reale | Sep 11, 2026

Financial Planning for Self-Employed Photographers: 10 Things to Plan For

Education
Retirement
Financial Planning
Self-Employed
Being a self-employed creative, such as a photographer or videographer, comes with a lot of freedom. You get to choose your clients, set your schedule, build
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Francis Pisano | Sep 9, 2026

Retirement Isn't Just About How Much You Save. It's About When.

Retirement
Risk Management
Investments
Finance
Savings

You can do everything right on paper — save diligently, spend reasonably, stay invested for the long haul — and still land in a very different retirement than

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All information herein has been prepared solely for informational purposes, and it is not an offer to buy or sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any security or instrument or to participate in any particular trading strategy.

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