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May 2023

Are You Worried You Won't Have Enough Money Saved for Retirement?

Submitted by Desmond Wealth Management, Inc. on May 30th, 2023

All of us dream of one day being able to retire – to finally be able to relax and enjoy the lifestyle we worked so hard for. However, you'll need a significant amount of money to do it, which is where a lot of Americans begin to worry.

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Tax and Personal Finance Tips for New Parents

Submitted by Desmond Wealth Management, Inc. on May 11th, 2023

Expanding your family? Whether you’re in the planning stages or your bundle of joy has already arrived, raising a child is one of life’s greatest joys — and biggest expenses — and we're not just talking about the costs of college.

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Healing What Hurts: The Essential Role of a Financial Therapist

Submitted by Desmond Wealth Management, Inc. on May 11th, 2023

As financial advisors, we help people attain financial independence. Usually, our personalized planning conversations are enough to help them establish a healthy, happy relationship with their money, but sometimes, we uncover bigger pain points we need to move past before we can move on.

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  • Estate Planning
  • Family Wealth
  • Financial Planning
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Sec 529 College Savings Plan Features and Tax Benefits

Submitted by Desmond Wealth Management, Inc. on May 8th, 2023

A common question parents have is, “How might I save for a child’s post-secondary education in a tax-beneficial way?” The answer depends on how much the education is expected to cost and how much time is left until the child heads off to college or a university or enters an apprenticeship program.

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  • Children
  • Education Funding
  • Family
  • Gift Tax
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QUARTERLY MARKET REVIEW - Q1 2023

Submitted by Desmond Wealth Management, Inc. on May 8th, 2023

The “I’s” had it across the first quarter, as inflation and interest rates continued to dominate popular financial headlines. That is, at least, until the Silicon Valley Bank meltdown took over, followed by the government’s swift reaction to the same.

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  • investment
  • Planning
  • Portfolio goals
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Commonly Asked Tax Questions

Submitted by Desmond Wealth Management, Inc. on May 1st, 2023

Those dealing with income taxes only once a year when involved with their own personal tax return often have questions related to tax terminology. The following is a compilation of questions frequently asked by individuals:

 

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