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Charitable Giving: How Your Gift Gives Back in Tax Deductions

Submitted by Collins & Guilford Wealth Advisors, LLC on October 23rd, 2020

There’s no doubt that it feels great to help someone in need through charitable giving. There are more than 1.5 million nonprofit organizations in the United States that range from food banks and disaster relief centers to churches and cultural centers. And in 2018, Americans contributed over 4 billion dollars to charitable organizations. 

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What You Should Know About Certified Financial Planners

Submitted by Collins & Guilford Wealth Advisors, LLC on January 31st, 2020

Certified Financial Planners (CFP) can stand out from a rather crowded field of financial professionals for a variety of reasons. One of the most important reasons is that Certified Financial Planners are mandated to act as a fiduciary, meaning that they are required to put their client’s interests and needs ahead of his or her own.

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Why Financial Literacy is Important

Submitted by Collins & Guilford Wealth Advisors, LLC on November 8th, 2019

Being financially literate in today’s economic climate is more important than ever. Understanding finances can help you make better money management decisions, budget your money properly, adequately save for college, and be financially prepared for retirement. While it may sound daunting, financial literacy starts with a budget.

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Why Should I Think About Retirement Planning?

Submitted by Collins & Guilford Wealth Advisors, LLC on October 3rd, 2019

 

If you’ve only just begun your career and are starting to collect a decent paycheck, the last thing on your mind is probably retirement planning. When you’re in your twenties and thirties, retirement can feel light years away, but it will get here much quicker than you can imagine. And when it does, you’ll want to be prepared.

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Avoiding Retirement Woes

Submitted by Collins & Guilford Wealth Advisors, LLC on June 20th, 2019

How to Avoid Retirement Woes

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Easy Ways to Financial Health

Submitted by Collins & Guilford Wealth Advisors, LLC on June 7th, 2019

We all have our own unique way of handling our finances. While some of us are natural born savers, others may have a hard time making it to the next paycheck. Fortunately, most of us fall somewhere in-between, putting away money at times, while making frivolous purchases at other times.

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Top 15 Money Management Tips

Submitted by Collins & Guilford Wealth Advisors, LLC on March 6th, 2019

We all have our own unique relationship with money. We certainly have our own unique way of both spending and saving money.

However, if you’re ready to start putting some money aside, or looking for tips on money management, or even the best way to pay your bills, the following tips may provide a little bit of help: 

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5 Things to Teach Your Kids About Finances

Submitted by Collins & Guilford Wealth Advisors, LLC on February 27th, 2019

If you’ve spent more than five minutes on a kid’s television network, you’ve seen just how inundated young kids are with commercials for everything from the latest gadget, to some dreadful snack that features something gooey and/or messy. It’s also safe to bet that many of these kids run to their parents, wanting to buy some or all of these items.

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Five Ways to Save on Healthcare Costs

Submitted by Collins & Guilford Wealth Advisors, LLC on December 21st, 2018

It’s certainly no secret that healthcare costs have escalated in recent years, and there’s no reason to believe that the end is in sight.  But whether you have a comprehensive health insurance policy or have purchased a catastrophic policy, there are ways to save on healthcare costs.

Here are just a few:

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Financial Literacy for Children

Submitted by Collins & Guilford Wealth Advisors, LLC on October 17th, 2018

In a recent survey by JumpStart Coalition for Financial Literacy, only 26 percent of those between the ages of 13-21 said that they had been taught how to manage money. Yet, when they turn 18, kids are signing contracts for student loans, opening credit card accounts, and in many instances, living away from home with little financial guidance available.

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