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

by Dave Conley, CFP® 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, CFP® 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,...