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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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Updating your insurance after divorce

Updating your insurance after divorce

If you are going through a divorce, here are some steps to take to help ensure that you’re properly protected by insurance. 

Why you should have an emergency fund

Why you should have an emergency fund

An emergency fund can help you pay for unexpected financial emergencies. And having one in place can help ease stress

Fallen Tree Damage—Who Pays?

Fallen Tree Damage—Who Pays?

Your liability for damages that occur when a tree on your property falls on your neighbor’s property is not clear cut.

 

Insurance protections for small business owners

Small business plans often miss key insurance protections. Learn what coverage can help protect your business and family.

5 smart ways to spend your tax refund

Make these savvy money moves with your refund today so you can treat yourself in the future.

Financial wellness for everyone: Whole life insurance

Whole life insurance is widely misunderstood but offers coverage that lasts a lifetime and rates that won’t increase

Tax-efficient retirement strategies

Heading into retirement with confidence can be easier if your strategy includes steps to help mitigate taxes.

Preparing for the Expected

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

Filing Final Tax Returns for the Deceased

The federal government requires deceased individuals to file a final income tax return.

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Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

Keeping Up with the Joneses

Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?

Leaving Your Lasting Legacy

Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.

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.

Inflation and Your Portfolio

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

The Long Run: Women and Retirement

For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.

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