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Embrace Simplicity for Happiness
In today's consumer-driven world, we're often lured into pursuing more, bombarded by ads and societal pressures. Yet, participating in...

Steve Martin
Sep 6, 20233 min read
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Financial Tips for Parents of College-Bound Children
As the summer season draws to a close and a new academic year looms ahead, it becomes crucial for parents with college-bound children to...

Steve Martin
Sep 1, 20232 min read
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Local Charity Highlight: Hope Lives! The Lydia Dody Breast Cancer Support Center
One of Purposeful Financial and Legacy Planning's key values is to support the local community. In support of that value, we will...

Steve Martin
Aug 28, 20231 min read
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Covey on Commitment and Boldness
To achieve our goals, we must first make a deep commitment to them. Without commitment, we lack the necessary focus and determination to...

Steve Martin
Aug 18, 20231 min read
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117 Things We Do for Our Clients Number 20 - We Help You Prioritize Your Financial Actions
Do you find yourself overwhelmed with a long list of financial action steps but struggle to figure out where to start? You're not alone....

Steve Martin
Aug 14, 20231 min read
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Another Interest Rate Hike by the Federal Reserve - Are We Done Yet?
After a brief pause in its interest rate hike campaign, the Federal Reserve decided to raise rates by a quarter of a percentage point on...

Steve Martin
Aug 7, 20232 min read
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Starting a Home-Based Business as a Senior: Tips and Tricks
As we age, our lives shift and change in many ways. From retirement to downsizing, seniors often search for ways to supplement their...

Steve Martin
Aug 2, 20233 min read
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Minimizing Identity Theft for the Deceased: Protecting Their Legacy
Losing a loved one is an emotionally challenging time, and the last thing anyone wants to think about during such a period is the...

Steve Martin
Jul 31, 20231 min read
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Local Charity Highlight: Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Larimer County, CO
One of Purposeful Financial and Legacy Planning's key values is to support the local community. In support of that value, we will...

Steve Martin
Jul 21, 20232 min read
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How the SECURE 2.0 Act Changed 529 Plans
Changes to 529 Plans in the SECURE 2.0 Act The SECURE Act was initially passed by Congress at the end of 2019 and was intended to improve...

Steve Martin
Jul 13, 20234 min read
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Protecting Your Finances: Understanding FDIC Insurance Limits
When it comes to safeguarding your hard-earned money, understanding the limitations and protections offered by the Federal Deposit...

Steve Martin
Jul 6, 20232 min read
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A Step-By-Step Guide to Starting a Family Charitable Foundation with $50,000
If you're a high net-worth individual with a desire to make a difference in your community, starting a family charitable foundation can...

Steve Martin
Jun 30, 20232 min read
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Local Charity Highlight - Junior League Career Closet
One of Purposeful Financial and Legacy Planning's key values is to support the local community. In support of that value, we will...

Steve Martin
Jun 18, 20232 min read
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How To Get Started With Retirement Planning: Tips for 40-Year-Olds With No Savings
Retirement planning can be daunting, especially if you're in your 40s and still need to start saving. But the good news is that there is...

Steve Martin
Jun 15, 20232 min read
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5 Common Financial Mistakes People in Their Thirties Make and How to Avoid Them
As you approach your thirties, it's essential to start taking a more active role in managing your finances. This is when you'll likely be...

Steve Martin
Jun 9, 20232 min read
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Building a Business on Authenticity
In the early days of their business, Bert and John Jacobs of Life Is Good faced a common problem for many entrepreneurs: they looked...

Steve Martin
Jun 1, 20231 min read
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Local Charity Highlight - 3Hopeful Hearts
One of Purposeful Financial and Legacy Planning's key values is to support the local community. In support of that value, we will...

Steve Martin
May 26, 20232 min read
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117 Things We Do for Our Clients Number 19 -Monitor Life and Family Changes
Financial planning has transformed into an ongoing process, moving away from the notion of a one-time event captured in thick documents...

Steve Martin
May 22, 20232 min read
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Five Hints for Helping Your Grandchildren Earn Income
In a previous blog, we discussed the wisdom of opening a Roth IRA for your grandchildren. One of the issues with doing this is that your...

Steve Martin
May 15, 20231 min read
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Opening a Roth IRA for Your Grandchildren: A Gift That Keeps on Giving
I often get questions from grandparents wondering if opening a Roth IRA for their young grandchildren is a smart financial move. And the...

Steve Martin
Apr 28, 20231 min read
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