by Laura Redfern | Mar 27, 2026 | Personal Finance
It’s one of those questions people carry quietly in the back of their minds – occasionally surfacing but often left vague and unanswered. It tends to come up when headlines feel loud, when markets shift, or when life changes. You pause and wonder: Are we still doing...
by Laura Redfern | Feb 27, 2026 | Personal Finance
When most people think about financial planning, they think about numbers: balances, returns, retirement timelines, tax efficiency. But there is another element that is more difficult to quantify, yet equally – or even more important: your relationship with money. ...
by Laura Redfern | Jan 30, 2026 | Personal Finance
“Do I Really Need a Will?” It’s one of the most commonly asked questions in estate planning. It often comes up after the holidays. Meaningful family conversations, or the simple realization that life feels fuller and more complex than it once did, can bring this...
by Laura Redfern | Dec 26, 2025 | Personal Finance
The new OBBBA became law this year, and while some headlines have focused on a few flashy provisions, the more meaningful impact for most households is subtler — and more planning-related. Some changes affect 2025 returns, while others begin in 2026. The bigger...
by Laura Redfern | Nov 28, 2025 | Personal Finance
You already know an emergency savings account is a core piece of any solid financial plan. That part isn’t changing. What is changing – and fast! – is the world around us, especially with AI reshaping jobs and careers rapidly. An emergency fund still does its classic...
by Laura Redfern | Oct 31, 2025 | Personal Finance
If you’re nearing retirement, one of the most important things you can do is understand where your “paycheck” will come from once you stop working. How will you be “paid”? And importantly, how will you be taxed? Different income sources are taxed differently, and...
