5 Money Moves for Near Retirees

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All retirees have one goal: to make sure you have enough money to get through the rest of your life not working. In this short video, hear one of our Wealth Managers, David Elder, discuss the 5 things you can do to prepare for retirement and help answer questions you may have. It is never…

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How to Continue Growing Your Practice in the Digital Age

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Written By: Kay Lynn Mayhue | President As the coronavirus pandemic took hold last year, many businesses quickly shifted their operations from a centralized office space to a dispersed workforce. Advisors were forced to quickly adapt their approach, adjusting their workflow to an entirely digital setup. Now, a year after the start of the pandemic,…

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Tips for Widows: How to Sort Through the Chaos After the Death of a Spouse

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Financial Advice for Widows: 6 Tips The loss of a spouse can be crippling—emotionally, physically, spiritually, socially, and equally important, financially. A recent survey found that 78% of widows said that losing their spouse was the single hardest thing that they have been through and the top financial challenges included adjusting to a loss in…

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“We, the Family”: The Benefits of a Family Constitution

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Wealth and family can be a tricky mix. Affluence can help families achieve great things and realize their shared vision, of course. But it also can create resentments and rifts that could potentially damage a family’s financial position and cause estrangement among family members. What’s more, as wealthy families grow and expand over time, one…

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Retirement Plan Company Explains How to Secure Reliable Income Streams

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According to the Social Security Administration, at least half of the elderly population in the United States relies on social security as their primary source of income. In other words, more than 50% of retired people in the country either did not take advantage of a retirement plan or did not have access to one,…

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A Comprehensive Guide to AT&T Retirement Plans

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According to the Employee Benefit Research Institute, 6 in 10 workers in the United States feel stressed when having to prepare for retirement. And while 7 in 10 report that they are prepared for life after their career ends, only approximately 1 in 4 feels very confident about their readiness. If you are currently employed…

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Why You Should Hire a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®

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According to Psychology Today, approximately half of marriages in the United States end in a permanent separation or divorce. Whether you’re considering separating from your partner or you’ve already initiated the process, the Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® practitioners at Merit Financial Advisors recommend finding a wealth management professional that specializes in divorce planning to ensure…

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The Power of Purpose in Reaching Audacious Goals

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We find that people who have reached the highest levels of success and built truly significant wealth tend to share a number of key traits that are responsible for their amazing results. One of the most important traits: a strong sense of purpose that drives what they do to become highly successful. In this month’s…

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AT&T Retirement Benefit Changes Panel

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Many people have seen change throughout their companies, but perhaps none like this. AT&T has announced a change in the retirement benefit plans of its employees. Listen to some of our Wealth Managers answer some of the top questions people might be asking. At Merit, we try to provide the most current content for you…

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