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Planning an Intentional Legacy
Estate planning includes creating a will, updating beneficiary designations, appointing powers of attorney, documenting healthcare wishes, and sometimes establishing trusts. Without these documents in place, state laws determine who...
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Your Intentional Tax Strategy
Tax planning isn't about what you do in April. It's about the decisions you make throughout the year. Before you even sit down with your tax preparer, there are some steps that can make the process smoother and potentially save you money.
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Dealing with Financial Anxiety: Anxiety vs. Action
If financial anxiety has you frozen, these tactics might help: Get intentional about what's bothering you: "I'm stressed about money" is too big to tackle. "I'm worried I won't have enough saved by the time I want to retire," or...
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Maintaining Course Through Geopolitical Uncertainty
Joint airstrikes against Iran targeting high-value military installations to hinder Iran’s nuclear development efforts and degrade its military capabilities while removing the Iranian regime from power are ongoing. The death of Iran’s...
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Behavioral Nudges: Small Changes To Create Big Financial Results
A behavioral nudge is a subtle change that influences your choices without restricting them. The same principle applies to your finances. When you design your environment to support your intentions, you can create momentum without...
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Intentionality: Shaping Your Finances
Over years of working with clients as a financial advisor, I’ve observed that your intentions don't just influence your behavior, they shape it. And your behavior, in turn, directly impacts your financial outcomes.
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Planning With Intention: Financial Guidance at Every Stage of Life
As one year comes to a close and another begins, many people naturally pause to reflect. This season invites intention. Intention in how we spend our time, how we set priorities, and how we plan for the future. Financial planning is no...
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Be Intentional: 8 Ways to Improve Your Finances and Your Life
Being intentional is one of the most powerful ways to create a life that feels stable, meaningful, and aligned with your values. When you are intentional with your financial decisions and your daily habits, you set yourself up for...
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7 Smart Money Moves to End the Year Strong
As the year comes to a close, a little preparation can make a big difference for your financial future. Use this simple checklist to finish strong and set the stage for a successful year ahead. 1. Review Your Budget and Cash Flow Take...
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Guiding with Confidence: 5 Ways Life Insurance Supports Your Journey
A Season to Reflect September is recognized as Life Insurance Awareness Month, which makes it an ideal time to pause and ask: does your coverage reflect your life today? At Guiding Life Financial Group in Matteson, Illinois, we work...
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Back to School, Back to Smart Spending
As the school year begins in Matteson and communities across Chicagoland, families are settling into new routines, full calendars, and the many expenses that come with back-to-school season. It’s also the perfect time to revisit your...
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Understanding AI: What It Means for Your Life and Your Money
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is more than just a tech trend. It is already shaping how we live, work, and manage our finances. From voice assistants to personalized financial tools, AI is becoming part of everyday life in ways we may...
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Passing Down Wisdom: Summer Money Talks with Your Family
Summer brings more than sunshine and longer days—it brings a chance to slow down, reconnect with family, and have meaningful conversations. One of the most impactful conversations you can start with your children or grandchildren?...
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5 Smart Financial Moves to Make Midyear
As we near the halfway point of the year, now’s a great time to pause and reflect: Are your finances still aligned with your goals? Life changes fast—whether it’s a career shift, a growing family, or evolving priorities. A midyear...
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Financial Literacy Month: Building Confidence Through Knowledge
April is Financial Literacy Month, a time dedicated to empowering individuals with the knowledge and tools they need to make informed financial decisions. At Guiding Life Financial Group, we believe that financial confidence starts...
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Volatile Market Checklist: 2025 Update
As current markets demonstrate, market volatility is an unavoidable part of investing. While it can feel unsettling, it also provides an opportunity to reassess your financial strategy and ensure you're on track toward your long-term...
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Financial Markets, Another Interest Rate Hike, and Your Accounts
Here we’ll explore stock price rallies, interest rate hikes, regional bank collapses, and the looming debt ceiling fight, and discuss what it all means for you.
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2023 Tax Season and Things to Consider for this Year’s Filing
Are you looking to receive a tax return this year? Have you accounted for your investments ? Does any of it make sense? As we get into the midst of tax season, we want to share a few things to consider for this
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The 2023 Financial Forecast
As we begin 2023, we’d like to note what the financial landscape looks like thus far and how it relates to your financial goals for the upcoming year.
Read More5 Tips for Surviving Volatile Markets
With all the volatility in the markets over the past year, we thought we would take a moment to offer 5 tips for getting through these rollercoaster moments.First, keep things in perspective. No matter what news outlet you may follow,...
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Insights from DeBorah Gant, BFA, and Upcoming Webinar
This blog is a prelude to a discussion that will take place on October 20, 2022, by DeBorah Gant, Behavioral Financial Advisor (BFA), of Guiding Life Financial Group. In this blog, we will give a little bit of insight into her journey.
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Have You Heard the Good News?
Wanted to share some recent good news regarding our economy.
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Summertime, Interest Rate Hikes, and Checklist
Summertime is here and you might be in the middle of planning vacations, outdoor activities, or other forms of fun. Meanwhile, the economy might have you on edge, especially with the recent interest rate hike.
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Introduction to Guiding Life Financial Group
As we begin this blog, we felt it would be best to introduce ourselves and explain a little about what we do, so you could know how we might be able to help you achieve your financial goals and dreams.
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