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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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Local Charity Highlight - CASA for Children, Larimer County
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
Apr 24, 20231 min read
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The Unlived Life Is Not Worth Examining: Why Taking Risks Is Essential to Living a Fulfilling Life
Have you ever felt like you're just going through the motions in life? Do you find yourself stuck in your comfort zone, afraid to take...

Steve Martin
Apr 21, 20232 min read
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Book Review – The Good Life
I just finished reading The Good Life and highly recommend it to anyone who wants to improve their life. In this book, Robert Waldinger...

Steve Martin
Apr 12, 20232 min read
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Begin It Now - "Boldness Has Genius, Power, and Magic in It"
One of my favorite quotes is from William Hutchison Murray: “Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always...

Steve Martin
Apr 10, 20232 min read
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Free Tax Prep and Filing Options
As a family, saving money wherever possible is important, especially when raising kids. One area where families can save money is in tax...

Steve Martin
Mar 31, 20232 min read
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Local Charity Highlight - FoCo Cafe
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
Mar 24, 20232 min read
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Life Planning and Financial Planning – An Essential Integration
Life planning and financial planning are two interconnected components of personal development essential to achieving a fulfilling and...

Steve Martin
Mar 21, 20232 min read
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Keys to a Happy Retirement
Retirement can be a joyful time of life, but it requires careful planning and preparation to ensure that you fully enjoy it. Here are a...

Steve Martin
Mar 13, 20231 min read
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117 Things We Do for Our Clients Number 18 - We Help You Pass on Your Vision and Wealth
We work with you to design and implement long-term visions and financial plans that will pass on your values and wealth to your...

Steve Martin
Mar 7, 20232 min read
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