The Field Guide: Simplify, Navigate and Elevate Your Financial Life
By Brian Colvert | Bonfire Financial
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You are at the heart of the story behind Bonfire Financial. We believe that like a bonfire, life should be filled with celebration and memorable experiences. Money is often the way to get there, and that is what the Filed Guide Podcast is about, helping you find creative solutions to balance living for today and saving for tomorrow. Hosted by the CEO of Bonfire Financial, Brian Colvert, CFP®, each episode will bring you ideas to simplify, navigate and elevate your financial life.
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Jump Start Your Year: New Year Financial Tips for Smarter, More Intentional Planning
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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Tax-Efficient Investing: How to Lower Your Tax Bill Without Sacrificing Growth
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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Am I Ready to Retire? Risk, Returns, and Real Answers
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Dec 24, 2025 |
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What to do with an Inherited IRA (And the Mistakes to Avoid)
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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Year End Planning - The Two Minute Drill for Your Financial Life
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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Your Biggest Retirement Questions Answered: Client Q&A
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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What Does Fee Only Really Mean
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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The End of the Penny and What It Means for The Future of Money
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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Should I Pay Off My Mortgage Before Retirement?
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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High Income to High Net Worth: The Smart Way to Build Wealth That Lasts
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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Charitable Giving Strategies to Maximize Your Tax Deductions
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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Qualified vs. Non-Qualified Accounts: What It Really Means for Your Money
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Maxed Out Your 401k? Here’s What to Do Next
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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What to Do with an Old (or Forgotten) 401k
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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The Best Age to Retire? It’s Not What You Think
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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The Cash Balance Plan Advantage: Maximize Savings, Minimize Taxes
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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Retirement Planning Mistakes: Don’t Forget These Hidden Costs!
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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How Portfolio Rebalancing Can Help You Stay on Track for Retirement
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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Wills and Trusts: What You Need to Know to Pass On Your Wealth Wisely
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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ETFs vs. Mutual Funds: What’s the Real Difference?
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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HSA Benefits: How to Use Your Health Savings Account for Maximum Impact
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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Required Minimum Distributions: RMDs Explained
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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Old Policies, New Problems: When to Rethink and Review Your Insurance
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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Breaking Down the Big Beautiful Bill: Tax Cuts and Opportunities
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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FOMO and Investing: Why Emotions Sabotage Your Strategy
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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Self-Employed Retirement Planning: How to Maximize Tax Savings and Wealth
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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What to Do After Maxing Out Your 401k
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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Investing in CDs: A Low-Risk Strategy You’re Probably Overlooking
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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The Difference Between Permanent Life Insurance and Term Life Insurance (and Why It Matters)
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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Your Medicare Choice Might Be Permanent - Here’s What to Know (with Medicare Specialist Andrew Mersereau)
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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Making It Count: How to Balance Living for Today and Saving for Tomorrow
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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How to Maximize Your Social Security Benefits & Why It Still Matters, Even If You're Wealthy
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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Roth Conversion Strategies: Build Wealth for Your Family, Not the IRS
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May 28, 2025 |
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What Is a Fiduciary Financial Advisor?
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May 21, 2025 |
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Asymmetric Risk: How to Invest Wisely, Even If You’re Wrong Most of the Time
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May 14, 2025 |
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WTF is a Mutual Fund Anyway? (And Why No One Knows What's in It)
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May 07, 2025 |
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Donor Advised Funds: A Smarter Way to Give (and Save on Taxes)
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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Investing in Private Equity as a Business Owner
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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The Boring Strategy That Saves Retirements
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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Why the Dollar-Cost Averaging Investment Strategy Wins in Down Markets
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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The Hidden Risks, and Realities, of Insurance for High-Net-Worth Individuals
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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Turning Market Lows Into Tax-Free Growth: The Roth Conversion Advantage
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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Physician Retirement Strategies: Making Early Retirement a Reality
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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Selling Your Business? Valuation, M&A, and Exit Strategies with Chris Blees, CPA/ABV, CM&AA
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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High Net Worth Financial Planning
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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Turning High Income into Lasting Wealth: Strategies for High Earners
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue… Are Your Beneficiaries Still Right for You?
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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Tariffs Explained: How They Impact Your Wallet and Investments
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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Healthcare in Retirement: What You Need to Know to Plan Ahead
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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The Future is Now: Investing in AI for Growth and Innovation
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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Beyond Tax Prep: Elevating Your Wealth Through Strategic Tax Planning with Max Pollack, CPA
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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Prosper, Protect and Pass it on– Estate Planning Tips
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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New Year, New Limits: Financial Updates for 2025
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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Real Estate and Retirement: What You Need to Know
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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Dividend Paying Stocks: Income, Growth, and Risks Explained
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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Should I Buy an Annuity? Pros, Cons, and Everything In Between
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Dec 04, 2024 |
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Navigating the Mental Shift into Retirement
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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Zoom Out: Optimizing Retirement Accounts
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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5-10 Years to Go: Retirement Reality Check
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Nov 13, 2024 |
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What Now? Strategies for Unused 529 Plan Funds
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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Are you making these 3 common retirement mistakes?
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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401k Do's and Don'ts: Smart Strategies as You Near Retirement
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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The Art of Asset Allocation
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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Why the FIRE Movement is BS
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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Mastering Monthly Expenses in Retirement
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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Navigating the New Rules for Inherited IRAs
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Sep 25, 2024 |
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Retirement Milestone: Demystifying Required Minimum Distributions
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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Rethinking Home Equity in Your Retirement Strategy
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Sep 11, 2024 |
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Beneficiary Basics: Keeping Your Accounts in Order
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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Insurance isn't an Investment
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Aug 28, 2024 |
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How I Invest: A look inside a CFP's portfolio
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Aug 21, 2024 |
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Retirement Planning for Self-Employed Business Owners and 1099 Employees
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Aug 14, 2024 |
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The Power of Dollar Cost Averaging: A Timeless Investment Strategy
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Aug 07, 2024 |
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Understanding the Yield Curve: Trends and Implications
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Jul 31, 2024 |
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Hamilton’s Legacy: Modern Insights into U.S. Treasuries
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Jul 24, 2024 |
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Cash Clarity: Navigating Money Market Accounts and Funds
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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Certificates of Deposit (CDs): An Old-School Investment Making a Modern Comeback
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Jul 10, 2024 |
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From the Runway to Retirement: Financial Planning for Pilots with Nick Coleman, CFP®
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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How Elections Shape the Market: Trends and Insights
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Jun 05, 2024 |
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Real Estate Investing: Fees, Cash Flow, and Risks
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May 29, 2024 |
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Collectibles as an Investment: Where Fun Meets Finance
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May 22, 2024 |
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Alternative Investments: Beyond Stocks and Bonds
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May 15, 2024 |
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Understanding RMDs: Tips and Resources for Retirees
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May 08, 2024 |
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Navigating Healthcare Costs: The HSA Advantage
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May 01, 2024 |
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Backdoor Roth: From Tax Burden to Tax-Free Growth
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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Dreams to Destinations: Crafting Your Retirement Travel Story
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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Streamlining Retirement: Insights into Account Consolidation
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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The Power of Catch-Up Contributions
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Apr 03, 2024 |
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When can I retire?
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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Decoding Bitcoin with Gerry Signorelli
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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Welcome to The Field Guide brought to you by Bonfire Financial
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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Navigating Taxes with Henry Ip, CPA
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Nov 29, 2023 |