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Is Your Portfolio Doing Two Jobs, or Just One? | Coral WM
A simple framework for portfolios that have outgrown simple advice There is a moment, somewhere between the first $500,000 and the first few million in liquid assets, when most successful professionals begin to feel a quiet tension in...
Read MoreThe Quiet Tax Advantage of ETFs for $500K+ Portfolios
What high earners often miss when reviewing their year-end statements Most successful professionals don't lose wealth dramatically. They lose it slowly — in basis points, in fees, and most often, in taxes they never had to pay in the...
Read More4 Social Security Myths Busted
4 Social Security Myths BustedI vividly remember a time when the future felt like an insurmountable mountain. I was sitting at a small kitchen table late one evening, looking over a stack of financial documents for my aging parents....
Read MoreThe Power of Stillness: Warren Buffett Investment Lessons
The Power of Stillness: Warren Buffett Investment LessonsI vividly remember a moment early in my career, sitting at my desk late one evening, surrounded by glowing screens flashing red and green. The market was going through one of its...
Read MoreTax Prep vs. Tax Strategy: The Difference Matters More Than You Think
Tax Prep vs. Tax Strategy: The Difference Matters More Than You ThinkWe all know that April 15 is the end of tax preparation season and the annual deadline for completing and filing your return. As important as proper tax prep is, some...
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2026 Retirement Contribution Limits Announced
Each year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reviews and adjusts contribution limits for retirement accounts and other tax-advantaged savings plans to account for inflation. These cost-of-living adjustments are crucial for long-term...
Read MoreFrom Values to Vision: A Conversation with VoyageMIA
From Values to Vision: A Conversation with VoyageMIAConnecting your financial strategy to what you truly value is the cornerstone of a meaningful life plan. Recently, our founder, Dennis Coral, had the opportunity to sit down with...
Read MorePreparing for a Satisfying Retirement: 401(k) Strategies
Preparing for a Satisfying Retirement: 401(k) StrategiesFor many Americans, the dream of a comfortable retirement hinges on the steps taken today. While there are many vehicles for saving, employer-sponsored retirement plans, such as...
Read More5 Key Tax Law Changes Coming in 2026 Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Key 2026 Tax Changes Under the OBBBANew legislation often brings shifts to the financial landscape, and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is no exception. This act introduces several adjustments to the tax code that are set to...
Read MoreIRA Contributions: Your Deadline Is Later Than You Think
IRA Contributions: Your Deadline Is Later Than You Think Did you know that the close of the calendar year isn't your final opportunity to save for retirement for that year? When it comes to making contributions to an Individual...
Read MoreThe Gift of Peace of Mind: A Holiday Guide to Your Legacy
The Gift of Peace of Mind: A Holiday Guide to Your Legacy The holiday season often brings families together, creating moments for connection and reflection. As you gather with loved ones, it can also be a natural time to think about...
Read MoreA Guide to Charitable Giving with Appreciated Stock
A Guide to Charitable Giving with Appreciated Stock When you decide to support a cause you care about, your first instinct might be to write a check. While cash donations are always valuable, there is another method of giving that may...
Read More2026 Federal Tax Updates Announced
IRS Announces 2026 Tax and Deduction Updates Each year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) adjusts key tax provisions to account for inflation. This routine process helps prevent "bracket creep," a situation where inflation pushes...
Read MorePrivate Credit: Navigating Tax Implications
Private Credit: Navigating Tax Implications The private credit market is experiencing a period of extraordinary expansion. What was a $1 trillion market in 2020 has swelled to $1.5 trillion in early 2024. Projections indicate this...
Read MoreUnderstanding a Government Shutdown and Its Effects
Understanding a Government Shutdown and Its Effects Headlines about a potential government shutdown can create uncertainty. While the term sounds serious, its direct impact on most people is often less dramatic than it seems....
Read MoreNavigating Your Finances with a Registered Investment Advisor
Navigating Your Finances with a Registered Investment Advisor When managing your financial future, clarity and trust are essential. The world of financial advice can seem complex, with various types of professionals offering different...
Read MoreRetiring Earlier Than Expected? What To Know
Retiring Earlier Than Expected? What To Know Many Americans, through circumstances beyond their control, find themselves needing to retire earlier than anticipated. Whatever the circumstances, it’s difficult not to feel wrongfooted and...
Read MoreThe Sequence of Returns
What exactly is the "sequence of returns"? The phrase describes the yearly variation in an investment portfolio's rate of return. But what kind of impact do these deviations from the average return have on a portfolio's final value?...
Read MoreValue vs. Growth Investing
Looking at their recent track records doesn’t do much to settle the debate. Over the past decade, as a whole, value stocks have not performed as well as growth stocks. But looking at a larger body of cumulative data, reaching as far...
Read MoreUnderstanding Market Downtrends in 2025
When markets fall, it’s easy to forget that downtrends are part of the investing cycle. So when prices slip, it's a good time to review some common terms that you may be hearing that describe today’s financial markets. The first is...
Read MoreThe TINA Factor: Is “There Is No Alternative” the Best Strategy for Your Retirement?
TINA is an acronym that stands for “There Is No Alternative” to stocks. And for most retirement-minded investors, TINA is their money manager. As you can see, 71% of 401(k) account balances were allocated to stocks in 2022. People in...
Read MoreThe End of the Penny Era
No more passing them by when you see one on the sidewalk. Forget about wasting a couple by putting them in your loafers. And don’t even consider throwing them into a wishing well. The Treasury Department has announced that it is...
Read MoreFed Rate Projections and Economic Balance for 2025
The Fed’s May meeting was pretty much a humdrum event. Even Fed Chair Powell's post-meeting press conference was uneventful. “We are always going to do the same thing,” he said. “We are going to use our tools to foster maximum...
Read MoreWarren Buffett's Wisdom in a World of Tariff Turbulence
When Warren Buffett said, “Be fearful when others are greedy and be greedy when others are fearful,” he wasn’t just talking about investing. He championed contrarian thinking and urged people to capitalize when groupthink can result...
Read MoreRiding the Waves of Market Uncertainty: Strategies for 2025
Every investor knows there are highs and lows during the year. The challenge is remaining focused during the lows. As the 2025 tariff talks have progressed, stock prices have seen more down days than up days as the details get rolled...
Read MoreFinancial Literacy Month: Teaching Kids About Money
April marks Financial Literacy Month, a nationally recognized movement to promote and support financial understanding in children and teens. For many, it's a fantastic opportunity to teach and connect with their children or...
Read MoreMortgage Demand Falls As Rates RISE
Mortgage Update: After weeks of decline, mortgage rates ticked up for the first time in 9 weeks to 6.72%, causing total mortgage applications to drop 6.2%. Refinance applications fell 13% for the week but remain 70% higher than this...
Read MoreStock Pullbacks Are Helpful, Not Hurtful
During a typical year, it is common for stock prices to experience pullbacks several times. This is a normal and healthy part of the investing cycle. While market volatility can undoubtedly feel unsettling, it is important to approach...
Read MoreWhat's My 2025 Tax Bracket?
Every year, the IRS evaluates and typically adjusts certain tax provisions to account for inflation. Below is the IRS's latest adjustments for the 2025 tax year - including tax brackets and standard deductions.'This material is for...
Read More9 Facts About Social Security You Need to Know
9 Facts About Social Security Social Security has been a pillar of retirement planning since its establishment in 1935. While most of us are somewhat familiar with the program, understanding its finer points can help you become better...
Read MoreNew Retirement Contribution Limits for 2025
The Internal Revenue Service has released new limits for the coming year. Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs)IRA contribution limits remain unchanged in 2025 at $7,000. Catch-up contributions for those over age 50 also remain at $1...
Read MoreWhat’s the Buzz with Bitcoin?
Hardly a day goes by that the topic of bitcoin or other cryptocurrency assets doesn’t come up in meetings with clients and prospects or from friends and relatives who want to know, “what all the buzz is about?”The...
Read MoreDistributions from Mutual Funds
This time of year, you might glance at an account statement and see there has been an adjustment. But there may not be any cause for concern.Many mutual funds in December pay shareholders capital gains distributions that they have...
Read MoreKnow your 401(k) options between jobs
Few life events are more stressful than a job loss.If you or someone you know is in this situation due to COVID-19, you’ll likely have several questions about job hunting, unemployment insurance, and health care. You may also be...
Read MoreMarkets & Marriage
Your investment strategy is a lot like a marriage. One day you may feel like everything’s going swimmingly. The next day, there might be an argument over who forgot to load the dishwasher. And even the best marriages and...
Read MoreHow to Build a Financial Plan
Being smart with your money doesn’t have to be complicated – it just takes a well thought out financial plan. With a little forethought and organization, you can create a clear financial plan...
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