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Pension vs. Lump Sum: Making the Right Choice for Your Retirement
Deciding between a pension and a lump sum can be one of the biggest financial decisions you'll face heading into retirement. There isn’t a one size fits all answer, but there is a framework that can help you decide with confidence.

Owen Lahr, CFP®
1 day ago5 min read


Five Numbers on Your Tax Return Every Retiree Should Know (Part 1 of 2)
Your tax return is a powerful planning tool. In this article, Travis explores three key numbers on your tax return and explains how they can affect tax brackets, Social Security taxation, and Medicare premiums. Understanding these numbers can help retirees make more intentional decisions and uncover opportunities to reduce taxes now and in the future.

Travis Tsukayama, CFP® CFA
Apr 15 min read


According to Plan
If you’re feeling uneasy about what’s happening, that’s completely normal.
But if your plan is sound, this environment is not a surprise. It’s something we’ve prepared for.

Scott H. Tonai, CFP®
Mar 303 min read


The Enhanced Senior Deduction: A New Tax Break Retirees Shouldn’t Miss
The window of opportunity to make use of the Enhanced Senior Deduction is open right now. For those who qualify, it can be a key tool in their tax plan for 2026.

Travis Tsukayama, CFP® CFA
Mar 204 min read


Famous Baseball Quotes that also Apply to Investing
Baseball wisdom has much in common with investing wisdom. Baseball is an analytical sport filled with numbers and data but is deeply impacted by human behavior. The same is true for investing, where a seemingly foolproof investment plan must be followed to be successful. In today’s post, we’ll look at three quotes from baseball history that also apply to investing.

Travis Tsukayama, CFP® CFA
Mar 65 min read


What Really Matters in the End
This is a follow up to Scott's previous blog post, The Costs No One Warns You About in End-of-Life Planning.

Scott H. Tonai, CFP®
Mar 33 min read


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