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Why the economy feels so confusing right now

June 16, 2026June 16, 2026 Jared Friedman CFP®Financial Planning

Even if your finances are in good shape, the past few years haven’t exactly felt easy. Grocery bills are higher. Insurance costs more. Filling up the gas tank can still feel frustrating. And even when you’re not personally stretched, it’s […]

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It Feels Like Summer

June 9, 2026June 9, 2026 Jared Friedman CFP®Financial Planning

Here’s what I’ve noticed over the years: many people start the year with good financial intentions. By June, life has moved on. The goals from January are still sitting in a drawer somewhere (literal or mental), and summer is about […]

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Advanced Estate Planning to Optimize the Transfer of Family Wealth

June 2, 2026June 2, 2026 Jared Friedman CFP®Financial Planning

For many people, the wealth they have accumulated over a lifetime is more than just about money. It represents years of hard work, discipline, and sacrifice to ensure they can have a comfortable retirement, take care of their families, and […]

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Inflation is higher again. Here’s what to do about it.

May 26, 2026May 26, 2026 Jared Friedman CFP®Financial Planning

Does it feel like prices are climbing everywhere you look—gas, groceries, travel, insurance, dinner out? You’re not imagining it. Two key inflation gauges just moved higher: In plain English: Prices are rising in two places—what you pay today and what […]

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Don’t Get Played- The Financial Scams That Are Coming for Your Money

May 19, 2026May 19, 2026 Jared Friedman CFP®Financial Planning

Americans lost more than $10 billion to scams in 2023, according to the FTC—a record high. And it’s not just retirees. Doctors, lawyers, engineers, teachers—busy, sophisticated people—get hit every day. Overconfidence is exactly what scammers exploit. They study human behavior, […]

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Jared Friedman CFP®

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