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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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How to Make Your Mortgage Work for Your Bigger Financial Picture

June 3, 2025June 3, 2025 Jared Friedman CFP®Financial Planning

For most people, a mortgage is the largest financial obligation they’ll ever take on. But while it might seem like a fixed cost you just deal with every month, your mortgage can actually be a flexible and powerful tool in […]

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What Debt, Deficits, and the Moody’s Downgrade Mean for Investors

May 20, 2025May 20, 2025 Jared Friedman CFP®Financial Planning

Moody’s recent downgrade of the U.S. credit rating marks an official end to the country’s top-tier debt status. Following Fitch’s downgrade in 2023 and Standard & Poor’s move in 2011, Moody’s decision to lower the rating from Aaa to Aa1 […]

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