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Spring Clean-Up and Financial Planning Tips in Q2

Q2: The Strategic Checkpoint The second quarter of the year is an important strategic checkpoint in the annual cycle, and it is important to keep an eye on the past as you review the quarterly performance of your financial portfolio against your annual financial goals.  Today, we’ll go over some tips for “spring cleaning” your finances and how to attack …

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Financial Planning for Newly Married Couples in 2026

Financial Planning and Marriage You may have heard the old adage: Financial compatibility is a key predictor of marital stability. For newly married couples just starting out, many things can seem daunting in the background of excitement over your new life together. The best way to achieve long-term financial security is to start early and start small, setting expectations for …

Smart, Year-Round Tax Moves to Lower Your Bill

Today at First Light Financial LLC, we’ll take a look at practical, year-round tax moves that can help lower your tax bill and ensure that you feel more confident going into the next tax season. 

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Should You Purchase Life Insurance? 

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Planning for Retirement as a FERS Employee: A Financial Advisor’s Guide

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Retirement Planning 301: So You’re Ready to Retire

*The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. All investing involves risk including loss of principal. No strategy assures success or protects against loss.  Editor’s Note: This article is the final installment in a 3 part series about saving for retirement. We hope you …

Retirement Planning 201: Saving for Retirement in Your 40s

Editor’s Note: This article is part 2 in a 3 part series about saving for retirement. Read part 1 here. Preparing for Retirement in Your 40s You’ve opened the IRA. You’ve prioritized paying down your debt. What’s next?  Last month, we talked about starting to save for retirement and how it’s never as far away as it seems. In this …

Retirement Planning 101: How to Start Saving for Retirement

Editor’s Note: This article is part 1 in a 3-part series about saving for retirement. We hope you find it useful; be on the lookout for upcoming articles in May and June!  Retirement: It’s Not That Scary!  Does retirement feel like a hazy future concept that you might not even get to, even if you work really hard? For most …