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Understanding and Avoiding Scams: A Senior's Guide to Financial Security
In a world filled with financial predators, seniors are often targeted, underscoring the importance of arming oneself with knowledge and...
Steve Martin
Jul 19, 20243 min read
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What Are You Going to Do About It?
The world is full of challenges. It's easy to fall into the trap of complaining about the problems we encounter. We vent our frustrations...
Steve Martin
Jul 15, 20242 min read
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Budgeting Basics: The Key to Financial Control
Do you often find yourself wondering where your money goes each month? Do you struggle to save for goals or pay down debt? If so, you're...
Steve Martin
Jul 9, 20242 min read
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Stars, Stripes, and Sparklers: Reliving Fourth of July in the Fabulous Fifties
The Fourth of July has always been a cherished American tradition, but there was a certain magic to Independence Day celebrations in the...
Steve Martin
Jun 27, 20242 min read
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4 Ways to Stop Overspending
It's easy to spend too much money these days. Constant sales, buy-now-pay-later options, and one-click shopping tempt us to buy more...
Steve Martin
Jun 24, 20242 min read
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Join Me for the Handwritten Letter Challenge This July
Writing letters by hand is a skill and joy that's quickly being lost in our digital age. This July, I'm challenging myself and all of you...
Steve Martin
Jun 17, 20242 min read
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Local Charity Highlight - the Matthews House
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 10, 20241 min read
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117 Things We Do for Our Clients Number 25 - Help You Identify Areas of Overspending
Identifying overspending isn't a crowd-pleaser, but it's crucial. Overspending is never advisable, but it's especially detrimental during...
Steve Martin
May 31, 20241 min read
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Identifying Your Purpose
Can't identify your life's purpose? Start by uncovering your passions instead. Allow your genuine interests and deep-rooted enthusiasms...
Steve Martin
May 27, 20241 min read
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The Power of Joy
"The highest levels of performance come to people who are centered, intuitive, creative, and resilient, what we call 'being in the...
Steve Martin
May 20, 20242 min read
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Embrace Risks on Your Path to Success
One universal truth shines through in pursuing success and fulfillment: "Anything worth doing comes with its fair share of risk." These...
Steve Martin
May 13, 20241 min read
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The True Wealth That Money Can't Buy
Forget bulging wallets and fancy cars. True wealth isn't measured in dollar bills. It's a treasure chest overflowing with experiences,...
Steve Martin
May 6, 20241 min read
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Simple Core Investment Principles
Investing can feel intimidating, but the core principles are surprisingly simple. Here are three keys: Markets Work: Over the long term,...
Steve Martin
Apr 29, 20241 min read
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John Wooden's Wisdom: Reputation vs. Character
The renowned basketball coach, John Wooden, once said, "Your reputation is what others think of you; your character is what you truly...
Steve Martin
Apr 22, 20242 min read
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The Courage to Unravel: Why Questioning Your Beliefs is Essential
Albert Einstein, who redefined our understanding of the universe, once declared, "The highest form of moral courage is to question our...
Steve Martin
Apr 15, 20242 min read
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117 Things We Do for Our Clients Number 24 - Help You Set Up a Personal or Company Retirement Plan
Whether you're an individual investor or a business owner, securing your financial future requires careful planning and informed...
Steve Martin
Apr 5, 20241 min read
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Commit – Don’t Just Sit
Oh, the places you'll go, when you commit! Without commitment, you'll just sit and sit. You'll hesitate and draw back, feeling blue, And...
Steve Martin
Mar 29, 20241 min read
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Life Is a Work of Art, a Masterpiece in the Making
Life is a work of art, a masterpiece in the making. Like an art project, it is ever-evolving and takes shape with every decision we make,...
Steve Martin
Mar 18, 20242 min read
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How to Proceed When One Parent Requires Nursing Home Care but the Other Doesn't
You probably imagined your parents would grow old together, walking hand-in-hand and helping one another through the trials and...
Steve Martin
Mar 14, 20244 min read
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Beyond Riches: Weaving a Legacy Through Authentic Action
The notion of "legacy" carries diverse weight depending on the individual. While often dismissed in our youth, it can become increasingly...
Steve Martin
Mar 8, 20242 min read
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