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Decision-Making in a Time of Uncertainty

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month and we celebrate the importance of mental health, especially as we partner with clients to make important financial…

Estate Planning in Light of COVID-19

One of our jobs as CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals is to tie up loose ends for our clients. We like to help clients plan ahead,…

Sudden Job Loss—How to Prepare for a Layoff

Companies continue to struggle due to the pandemic, with many having to lay off employees. You may find yourself on the other side of a…

New Year, New Budget: How to Build Financial Independence

Did one of your New Year’s resolutions include a significant financial goal, like buying a home or investing for the first time? The beginning of…

Have a Hopeful Holiday!

We always have something to be grateful for, even during what has been a noteworthy 2020, to say the least. While it was out of…

1031 Exchange Overview on 10/31

At this time of year, 10/31 means Halloween, but in the financial world, it reminds us of a common strategy in real estate called a…

National Grief Awareness Day

Sunday August 30th was National Grief Awareness day.  Grief comes in all forms and happens when there is a separation or change from something familiar. …

Spotlight: Kim Benson

This week we are continuing our spotlight series with Kim! What is a day in your CCMI life like? My day starts early so I…

Roth Strategies for 2020

Since the Tax Payer Relief Act of 1997, Roth accounts have been a widely sought out account type for working individuals of all ages. As…

Tips to Reduce Holiday Stress

  A late Thanksgiving seemed to accelerate us into the holiday season this year.  As we now find ourselves well into the holidays, it can…