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Downsizing in your home in retirement can reduce expenses and simplify daily living for retirees.

Dwayne Tesseneer | Apr 13, 2026

Selling Your Home After Retirement: The Benefits of Downsizing

Retirement
Savings
Real Estate
Nearing retirement age and looking to reduce your expenses? Moving to a smaller home may help you save.
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Dwayne Tesseneer | Apr 5, 2026

Retirement Calculator: Are You On Track to Reach Your Goals?

Retirement
Savings
Thinking about retirement and fixed-income living can be overwhelming. Here are some things to consider when planning your retirement.
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Dwayne Tesseneer | Mar 30, 2026

Retirement Planning for Single Women Over 50

Retirement
As a single woman, you may be faced with some unique challenges when planning for retirement. Here's what you should consider.
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Dwayne Tesseneer | Mar 23, 2026

Divorce and Retirement: What You Need to Know

Retirement
Savings
While divorce may be hard on your emotional wellbeing, you shouldn’t let it impact your retirement plans.
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Dwayne Tesseneer | Mar 16, 2026

When Vacations Go Wrong: 5 Costly Travel Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

Lifestyle
You can’t control everything when you travel. But you can control what you know, how you get ready to get away, and what you do while you’re vacationing. And
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For couples in Greensboro, NC and beyond, having a power of attorney in place is a key part of retirement planning — protecting your wishes and ensuring you always have each other’s back.

Dwayne Tesseneer | Mar 9, 2026

Understanding the Different Types of Powers of Attorney in North Carolina

Investments
Finance
Tax Planning
Insurance
Estate Planning
A power of attorney (POA) can grant you certain authority and specific responsibilities. While the extent and limitations of POAs can vary based on many factors
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Individual reviewing tax documents and using a calculator to evaluate a 2025 IRA contribution before the tax deadline with a Greensboro, NC financial planner.

Reviewing your tax return before the deadline can help you decide whether a 2025 IRA contribution makes sense — and how it fits into your retirement plan.

Dwayne Tesseneer | Mar 6, 2026

Last Chance to Fund Your 2025 IRA: Greensboro Retirement Planning

Retirement
Tax Planning
Finance

Retirement is less about making one perfect decision and more about making the right sequence of thoughtful ones.

If you’re age 50+ and planning for the future

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Dwayne Tesseneer | Mar 2, 2026

Tax Planning vs. Tax Preparation in Greensboro, NC

Tax Planning
Finance
Retirement
Investments

Many people think about taxes once a year — when April rolls around and it's time to file.

By then, the year is already in the rearview mirror. The decisions

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Reviewing life insurance can provide clarity around income, debt protection, and legacy planning. Are you asking the right questions about your retirement plan?

Dwayne Tesseneer | Feb 27, 2026

Do You Need Life Insurance in Retirement? 4 Reasons to Keep It

Insurance

Do You Need Life Insurance in Retirement? 4 Reasons You May Want to Keep It

When you retire — or begin planning for retirement — one important question often

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Dwayne Tesseneer | Feb 25, 2026

Organization Tips to Help Take Time off Taxes

Tax Planning
Feel overwhelmed by tax documents? Staying organized may help reduce your tax season stress.
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Dwayne Tesseneer | Feb 21, 2026

When the Weather Hits: What Natural Disasters Actually Mean for the Economy (and Your Finances)

Finance
Investments
Risk Management
Insurance

A major storm rolls through. The headlines light up. Power outages. Travel chaos. Damage estimates climbing into the billions.

And somewhere in the back of your

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Retirement planning in Greensboro, NC for individuals 50 and over—Designing Wealth helps clients prepare for long-term financial success.

Dwayne Tesseneer | Feb 4, 2026

Common Retirement Regrets—And Proactive Moves to Consider

Retirement
Finance
Savings
Risk Management
Insurance
Health
Family
Estate Planning

Many people don’t regret being retired. They regret how they got there.1

“I wish I had saved earlier.”

“I didn’t think long-term care would matter.”

“I should’ve

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