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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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The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee

The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee

Few contemplate the complex journey that brought their coffee from farm to kitchen table.

6 pros and cons of starting your own business

6 pros and cons of starting your own business

Consider the pros and cons of starting a business before taking the leap into self-employment.

Overlooked ways to add diversity to your portfolio

Overlooked ways to add diversity to your portfolio

A diverse portfolio can be more than stocks and bonds.

 

Do you speak finance? The acronyms you should know

The more financial terms you understand, the easier it can be to make smart financial decisions.

How does an annuity work?

Five things to consider before adding an annuity to your retirement income plan.

Understanding FDIC Insurance

FDIC insurance was designed to protect your deposited funds, but do you know how? This article answers that question.

5 financial tips for gig workers

Tips to help you enjoy the freedoms that gig work provides while also helping protect your financial stability

Pay Yourself First

It sounds simple, but paying yourself first can really pay off.

The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee

Few contemplate the complex journey that brought their coffee from farm to kitchen table.

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The Rule of 72

Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.

Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job

This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.

How to Bake a Pie-R-A

Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?

Safeguard Your Digital Estate

If you died, what would happen to your email archives, social profiles and online accounts?

From Boats to Brokers

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

Inflation and Your Portfolio

Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.

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