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Category: Financial Advice

Why Financial Plans Need to Adapt Over Time

by Andrew Rabon on May 8, 2026.

Many people treat financial planning like a one-time task. They open retirement accounts, invest money, maybe create a simple estate plan, and assume they are set for life. But life does not stay the same for very long.

What’s the Best Way to Transfer Assets After Death?

by Dave Conley on January 16, 2026.

One of the biggest questions families ask is simple but important: What’s the best way to pass assets to loved ones after we’re gone? Two common tools are Transfer-on-Death (TOD) designations and trusts. Both can work well—but they do very different jobs. Transfer-on-Death (TOD): Simple and Direct A Transfer-on-Death designation lets you name who receives...

Christmas Then and Now: How The Season Has Changed Over 50 Years

by Dave Conley on December 19, 2025.

In my 50 years of life, the Christmas season has changed — not only for me personally, but in society as a whole. What was once a tradition-focused, family- and community-oriented season has slowly shifted into something more secular and convenience-driven. Here are my memories of Christmas over the past five decades — the trends,...