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Navigating a life change

Whether planned or unexpected, changes to your financial life can feel overwhelming. Learn how to make wise decisions that keep your financial plan on track.
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Investing in a career: the expanding role of the 529 college savings plan

August 27, 2026 Whit Peters

529 plans now cover more than college — trade school, apprenticeships, grad school, and professional credentials. See how the flexibility can play out in practice.

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529 plans turn 30: still the smartest way to save for college

June 19, 2026 Rob Greenman, CFP®

Tax-free growth and consistent contributions can turn into significant college savings.

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What The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” Means For You

Article November 24, 2025 Jon Gannon, CFP®

This past summer, Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)—an ambitious name for a law that brings something surprisingly practical: stability.

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One Big Beautiful Bill Act: New standard deduction boost for seniors

Article October 15, 2025 Julia Tierney, CFP®

Seniors can claim an extra $6,000 deduction ($12,000 for couples) through 2028, with income limits. This temporary benefit creates valuable opportunities for tax-smart retirement planning.

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One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Trump accounts

Article October 15, 2025 Rob Greenman, CFP®

Trump accounts, debuting in 2026, offer families a new way to save for children’s futures. With unique rules and tax treatment, they add flexibility to multi-generational planning.

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One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Charitable giving gets more complicated

Article October 15, 2025 Julia Tierney, CFP®

Starting in 2026, charitable deductions face new limits. With SALT caps rising but giving rules tightening, timing and strategy are critical to maximize both tax savings and charitable impact.

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One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act made permanent

Article October 15, 2025 Jon Gannon, CFP®

OBBBA makes many tax cuts permanent while introducing new rules for SALT deductions, seniors, charitable giving, and a new retirement account—shaping strategies for households nationwide.

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One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Bigger SALT deduction, with strings attached

Article October 15, 2025 Jon Gannon, CFP®

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act temporarily raises the SALT deduction cap, offering relief for many families—though income limits and planning strategies are key to maximizing benefits.

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Benefit elections 2026: Choose wisely during workplace open enrollment

September 18, 2025 Doug Post, CFP®

Open enrollment is your annual opportunity to update workplace benefits. Learn how to compare plans, maximize tax savings, and avoid common mistakes with our quick guide to 2026 decisions.

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The student-athlete’s financial game plan

Article August 12, 2025 Terrence “TJ” Daniel Jr., CFP®

Today’s student-athletes face big financial opportunities and even bigger potential pitfalls. Learn how smart planning and discipline can turn short-term NIL earnings into lasting financial reward.

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Vista’s 20th annual Wealth Symposium

Article July 2, 2025 Jon Gannon, CFP®

Celebrating 20 years of Vista’s Wealth Symposium, we dug into new ideas to help clients plan with confidence— including what that Monte Carlo “success rate” really says about your retirement.

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Should you count on Social Security?

February 26, 2025 Jon Gannon, CFP®

Social Security isn’t disappearing, but smart planning matters. We tackled some of the common questions regarding Social Security’s future and possible changes that could impact your retirement income.

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