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Required Minimum Distributions (RMD) are, as the name indicates, minimum annual distributions that must be withdrawn from an IRA beginning with the tax year in which the account holder turns 73. The IRS requires these annual distributions to help ensure that account holders don’t simply...
Topics: Financial Planning

With full hearts and bellies, we use this special Black Friday edition of the Digest to highlight and reflect on a few of the things we're grateful for – especially YOU! We hope you had a peaceful Thanksgiving holiday, and we wish you a restful...
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Many believe that developing a successful financial plan is all about the numbers. And it’s true that the numbers are important. But we believe that what’s more important is learning about the heart and soul of our Clients and incorporating that into their plan. Financial...
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While your 65th birthday no longer signifies reaching the “Full Retirement Age” milestone (marking your eligibility to receive your full Social Security retirement benefit), turning 65 still has a unique perk – gaining eligibility for Medicare. Being eligible for the program, however, doesn’t mean that...
Topics: Financial Planning

Digesting Your Monthly Portfolio Reports During the first few business days of every month, we post performance reports for all Yeske Buie Client accounts to our Client Private Pages. While we don’t recommend obsessing over investment performance, it’s important to us that the information available...
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This summer, it’s likely that you have some kind of vacation or relaxation days on your calendar. Depending on how you choose to Live Big, the vacation may involve a beach rental, a cabin in the woods, or a cottage in your favorite town. If...
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The late Dick Wagner, a friend and pioneer of the financial planning profession, once said, “Money is the most powerful and pervasive secular force on the planet.” How true he was. The media (especially social media “finfluencers”) and society are often hyper-focused on money, specifically,...
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How It Works: TheLiveBigWay® Safe-Spending System We believe we bring value to our Clients in a number of ways, but one of the most significant ways we impact their lives is through TheLiveBigWay® Safe-Spending System. We’ve discussed the philosophy behind this system in the past,...
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