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Building a Secure Future: Why Working with a Special Needs Financial Advisor Matters Thumbnail

Building a Secure Future: Why Working with a Special Needs Financial Advisor Matters

A well-crafted plan is only as strong as its implementation. By collaborating with an advisor who specializes in special needs planning, you can address unforeseen challenges and build a future that truly supports you and your loved ones. Just as you wouldn’t build a house without a trusted contractor, consider a special needs financial advisor an essential partner. Together, we can transform your plan into a lasting reality for your family.

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Secure Your Peace of Mind: Why Healthcare Directives Matter for Your Newly Adult Children Thumbnail

Secure Your Peace of Mind: Why Healthcare Directives Matter for Your Newly Adult Children

We believe that protecting your family's financial health goes hand in hand with securing their overall well-being. Frequently, low-probability events are overlooked even if they carry severe implications for your well-being because many succumb to optimism bias, the “it won’t happen to us” thought process. One often-overlooked aspect of comprehensive planning is establishing a healthcare directive for your newly adult children. Once your child turns 18, they become legally responsible for their own healthcare decisions. But what happens if they’re suddenly unable to communicate those decisions themselves or still want your voice present in those circumstances? That’s where a healthcare directive—and the associated documents like HIPAA releases—become indispensable.

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How to Start a Care Guide Plan Today Thumbnail

How to Start a Care Guide Plan Today

For any future support team to be successful, we must share the years of invaluable information stored in our heads to those stepping into our shoes. The care guide plan gives us a means to do this so that the future support team has direction and knows what’s expected of them. A well-structured care guide not only acts as a roadmap to the team, but also brings peace of mind to the parent, knowing that our loved one’s unique needs will be met even in our absence.

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Social Security Fairness Act: What It Means for You

As of January 2025, the Social Security Fairness Act has repealed both the WEP and GPO provisions, meaning individuals who were previously impacted by these reductions can now expect to receive their full Social Security benefits going forward. This is a significant change, especially for individuals whose spousal benefits were reduced to $0 under the GPO or who saw their own benefits reduced due to the WEP.

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