by James E. Holland, MSBA, CFP | Apr 22, 2026 | Family Finances, Financial Planning, Healthcare, Insurance Strategies, Military Financial Planning, Personal Finance, Uncategorized
Financial Planning for Military Families: A Complete Guide to Benefits, Retirement, and Long-Term Security Quick Answer: What Is Financial Planning for Military Families? Financial planning for military families involves coordinating pensions, healthcare benefits,...
by James E. Holland, MSBA, CFP | Apr 21, 2026 | College & Education Planning, Estate & Legacy Planning, Family Finances, Healthcare
Why Your College Student Needs a Healthcare Proxy Before Turning 18 Quick Answer: Do College Students Need a Healthcare Proxy? Yes, college students need a healthcare proxy once they turn 18. Without one, parents cannot access medical information or make decisions...
by James E. Holland, MSBA, CFP | Mar 24, 2026 | Estate & Legacy Planning, Healthcare, Tax Planning
Quick Answer: How to Make the Most of Financial Literacy Month Financial Literacy Month is an ideal time to review your budget, protect your credit, optimize retirement contributions, and update beneficiary and estate plans. Following a structured checklist ensures...
by James E. Holland, MSBA, CFP | Mar 24, 2026 | Medicare, Retirement Planning, Social Security, Tax Planning
Quick Answer: Should You File for Social Security Now? You may be ready to file for Social Security if you can confidently answer “yes” to questions about your Full Retirement Age, earnings limits, taxes, Medicare costs, and spousal strategy. If not, delaying could...
by James E. Holland, MSBA, CFP | Mar 17, 2026 | Investment Strategies, Medicare, Social Security
Understanding the role of Social Security in your retirement income plan is essential if you want to build a stable and reliable financial future. While many people view Social Security as a reward for decades of work, it is more effective to treat it as the...