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The Value of Small Victories
We're often told to celebrate the small victories. But what does that really mean from a personal finance perspective?

Scott H. Tonai, CFP®
Jun 53 min read


Reviewing your Beneficiary Designations: What Most People Miss
Reviewing your beneficiary designations is one of the most important parts of estate planning – but it’s often overlooked. Outdated beneficiaries can unintentionally send your retirement accounts, life insurance, or investment assets to the wrong people. It happens more often than you think.

Travis Tsukayama, CFP® CFA
May 296 min read


How To Start Long-Term Care Conversations Before It’s Too Late
Most families wait until an emergency to discuss long-term care. Here’s why starting earlier matters.

Scott H. Tonai, CFP®
May 223 min read


What Happens During Your First Meeting with a Financial Advisor
This post goes over what happens during a typical first meeting with a financial advisor, red and green flags to watch out for, and important questions to ask during the interview process.

Travis Tsukayama, CFP® CFA
May 145 min read


In Honor of Mom
The ability to give back to the people who spent years taking care of us.

Scott H. Tonai, CFP®
May 83 min read


How Much Do You Need to Comfortably Retire in 2026? A Simple Guide
If you ask 100 people this question, you’ll get 100 different answers. There is no one right number that fits everyone, but in this post, Travis shares a framework on how to determine the answer to this question for your circumstances.

Travis Tsukayama, CFP® CFA
Apr 307 min read


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