Memorial Day weekend has always felt reflective to me.
Yes, it marks the beginning of summer — vacations, cookouts, time with family — but Memorial Day is
Many estate planning failures aren't dramatic. There's no missing will, no family feud, no document anyone forgot to sign.
The plan is right there in the drawer
Many people assume the biggest financial risk is losing money in the stock market. But for many investors approaching retirement, the greater risk may actually
If you’re a busy professional in your 50s or early 60s with $1M+ saved, you’ve probably asked yourself:
“Can I actually afford to enjoy retirement… or do I need
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
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
You know how life tends to throw in a few plot twists?
They don't ask if you're ready. They just show up—with potential financial consequences tagging along.
A
It’s possible for one economy to tell two different stories. One of growth, opportunity, and abundance. Another of constraint, anxiety, and scarcity.
This isn't
Some years pass quietly. However, at Designing Wealth, we believe 2025 was anything but quiet.
Between market swings, geopolitical shocks, and a news cycle that
These conversations aren’t easy.
Bringing up long-term care or estate planning with aging parents can feel like stepping on a landmine—awkward, emotional, maybe
The Dow crosses 45,000. Your brain whispers: "This has to be the top."
The market drops 15%. Your brain screams: "Get out before it gets worse!"
Different
