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Charitable Giving: Advanced Strategies for Year-End Planning

December 2, 2025December 2, 2025 Jared Friedman CFP®Financial Planning

A quote often attributed to Winston Churchill is that “it is more agreeable to have the power to give than to receive.” The holiday season is a natural time to reflect on charitable giving and the role it can play […]

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Why Investors Can Be Thankful This Holiday Season

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

As the holiday season begins, it’s a nice moment to pause, take stock, and feel grateful—for the people in our lives and for the progress we’ve made. Investors often worry about what could go wrong and forget what’s gone right. […]

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One Economy, Two Experiences

November 18, 2025November 18, 2025 Jared Friedman CFP®Financial Planning

The stock market hits new highs. Luxury brands shatter earnings expectations. Delta sells more premium seats than coach. And yet… Some people postpone medical care. Food bank lines stretch around city blocks. Car repossessions have spiked. So…is the economy booming […]

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Waiting to collect Social Security until age 70…is it worth it?

November 11, 2025November 11, 2025 Jared Friedman CFP®Financial Planning

You’ve probably heard some version of this advice: “Wait until 70 to claim Social Security. You’ll get the biggest check.” Mathematically, that’s true. But real life doesn’t follow spreadsheet logic. The idea that waiting is always better has become something […]

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Is there an AI bubble?

November 4, 2025November 4, 2025 Jared Friedman CFP®Investing Intelligence

With artificial intelligence all over the financial headlines and the stock market reaching new highs, some people are wondering if we’re experiencing another bubble similar to the dot-com era. It’s a fair question, and one we take seriously, especially given […]

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