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RTX Planning Playbook: The 5 Steps To Take When Facing a Layoff
31 Jul 2026 by: Kim Benson

Amid recent RTX workforce reductions, employees are facing the uncertainty of a potential layoff — a reality for many highly specialized professionals across similar industries….

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Your Retirement Checklist: Steps To Take

A retirement plan includes the financial and mental preparation required to fulfill your post-career life. However, to achieve the retirement you imagine, you must consider…

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OUT & ABOUT JULY 2026
30 Jul 2026 by: CCMI

The CCMI team completed our annual all hands business planning day in July.  The team gathered in a conference room at the Scripps Institute of…

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What Are Trump Accounts? A Financial Planning Guide to the New 530A Child Savings Accounts
30 Jun 2026 by: Alana Hall
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Beginning on July 4, families can start contributing to a new savings vehicle for children known as a “Trump Account” under Section 530A. For some…

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OUT & ABOUT JUNE 2026
29 Jun 2026 by: CCMI

Brian Matter and Matt Showley attended the Financial Planning Association (FPA) NorCal conference in San Francisco for two days following Memorial Day. FPA NorCal is…

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RTX Deferred Compensation: 5 Key Planning Decisions for RTX Executives and Senior Directors

As a former RTX employee who now specializes in financial planning for RTX employees and executives, I’ve seen firsthand how complex the company’s compensation and…

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OUT & ABOUT MAY 2026
29 May 2026 by: CCMI

At the Firm CCMI is pleased to welcome Graciela Hallmeyer to the team. Graciela joined CCMI after almost 19 years at InvestCloud in various management…

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Establishing an Emergency Fund: How Much Is Enough at Each Stage of Life
29 May 2026 by: Matt Showley

Key Insights: The standard recommended emergency fund can cover at least three to six months’ worth of living expenses to address unplanned situations, such as…

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How Should I Be Paying Myself? A Guide to Compensation for Business Owners
27 May 2026 by: Brian Matter
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Key Takeaways: Without a clear compensation strategy, business owners may put their business and personal finances at risk. Instead, entrepreneurs should pay themselves using a…

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How to Build a Retirement Plan: 10 Steps to Save, Invest, and Retire with Confidence
29 Apr 2026 by: Tina Vieregg
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A thorough retirement plan includes the financial and mental preparation required to fulfill your post-career life. However, retirement planning in 2026 looks much different than…

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