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At Financial Architects we understand the challenges families and individuals face with their finances.  We look forward to helping you by developing a customized plan to grow and protect your wealth.


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Financial planning for your special needs child

Financial planning for your special needs child

Financial planning tips, including ABLE accounts and special needs trusts, for parents of children with special needs.

Alzheimer's Awareness

Alzheimer's Awareness

Things you can do to reduce the risk of dementia

It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times

It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times

All about how missing the best market days (or the worst!) might affect your portfolio.

 

Preparing for the Expected

You can plan ahead to protect yourself and your family against the financial consequences of deteriorating health.

How the Federal Reserve Works

Each day, the Fed is behind the scenes supporting the economy and providing services to the U.S. financial system.

Teen Drinking and Your Liability

Drinking may be a “rite of passage” for teens, but when it occurs in your home you may be held responsible for their actions.

Financial tips for women business owners of color

Five important financial considerations to help minority women proprietors set their businesses up for success

Money matters: Why it pays to be financially responsible

Teens might not have much money, but it's important for them to be responsible with the cash they do have.

What Do Your Taxes Pay For?

Here's a breakdown of how the federal government spends your tax money.

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Tuning Your Social Security Benefit

When should you take your Social Security benefit?

From Boats to Brokers

From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.

Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?

Learn about what risk tolerance really means in this helpful and insightful video.

Your DNA Test

A Detailed Needs Analysis (DNA) can be a simple way to care for loved ones, no matter what the future may hold.

The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing

It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.

Making Your Tax Bracket Work

Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?

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