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Understanding Social Security and Your Retirement Plan

July 22, 2025July 22, 2025 Jared Friedman CFP®Financial Planning

Social Security is a government program that helps retired Americans. It has been around for 90 years. As more people get older, many worry if Social Security will still be there when they retire. Social Security is important, but it […]

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Markets at All-Time Highs: What Should You Do Now?

July 16, 2025July 16, 2025 Jared Friedman CFP®Investing Intelligence

The S&P 500 just closed at another all-time high. Cue the headlines. Cue the opinions. And for many investors? Cue the hesitation. When markets are setting records, it can feel like the worst possible time to put new money to […]

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What the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Means for You

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025 Jared Friedman CFP®Financial Planning

After months of negotiations, a new tax and spending bill was approved by Congress and signed into law by President Trump on July 4. This new budget is far-reaching, including making many parts of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act […]

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Investing Through Political Noise

June 25, 2025June 25, 2025 Jared Friedman CFP®Investing Intelligence

In a world saturated with 24/7 news cycles and ever-present political discourse, it’s easy for investors to get swept up in the noise. Every election, every policy debate, and every global event can feel like it has the potential to […]

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The Middle East Conflict: How Wars Impact Investors

June 18, 2025June 18, 2025 Jared Friedman CFP®Investing Intelligence

The conflict between Israel and Iran has captured global attention and created uncertainty in financial markets. Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and military targets began on June 13 and quickly led to retaliatory attacks. While the situation is still […]

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Jared Friedman CFP®

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