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Income volatility is a common challenge faced by physicians, particularly as their careers evolve. Early on, physicians may experience relatively low income during residency or as a new attending physician. However, once they complete their training and establish a practice,READ MORE

Digital platforms are central to managing personal finances today, from online shopping and bill payment to banking and investing. While they have clear advantages over paper-based systems, there are risks involved with digital platforms that can cause real harm. ProtectingREAD MORE

On Jan. 5th, President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law, repealing the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). The historic bipartisan legislation will significantly benefit eligible public sector retirees — such as firefighters, teachers,READ MORE

Fourth Quarter 2024 in Review According to Goldman Sachs, the U.S. economy likely grew at a 2.8% annual pace in 2024, above what many consider to be the long-term trend growth pace of around 2-2.5%. At the same time, inflationREAD MORE

It’s been eight years since a Republican-led Congress approved the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA), which was at that point the most far-reaching tax legislation since 1986. Since then, we have seen seven major pieces of taxREAD MORE