by James E. Holland, MSBA, CFP | Jun 22, 2026 | College & Education Planning, Estate & Legacy Planning, Family Finances, Financial Planning, Uncategorized
Sandwich Generation Financial Planning: How to Support Family Without Sacrificing Your Future If you are helping aging parents while still supporting children or adult children, you are not alone. Sandwich Generation financial planning has become increasingly...
by James E. Holland, MSBA, CFP | May 22, 2026 | Annuities, Financial Planning, Personal Finance, Retirement Planning
Are You a Candidate for an Annuity? Planning for retirement often involves balancing growth, stability, and dependable income. As retirement approaches, many people begin asking whether they are a candidate for an annuity and if guaranteed income solutions make sense...
by James E. Holland, MSBA, CFP | May 21, 2026 | Annuities, Financial Planning, Investment Strategies, Retirement Planning, Uncategorized
Annuities 101: Understanding the Basics of Retirement Income Annuities 101 starts with understanding one important retirement question: Will your savings last throughout retirement? Many retirees worry about replacing their paycheck and creating dependable income that...
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 | Social Security, Tax Planning
Quick Answer: How Are Social Security Benefits Taxed? Social Security benefits may be partially taxable depending on your provisional income, which combines your adjusted gross income, nontaxable interest, and 50% of your Social Security benefits. With recent tax...
