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An Archive of Insights

FPFoCo began as a blog. Deepening the roots of our humble beginnings, we continue to share these insights to educate and empower you toward greater financial clarity and freedom.

An Archive of Insights

FPFoCo began as a blog. Deepening the roots of our humble beginnings, we continue to share these insights to educate and empower you toward greater financial clarity and freedom.

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Back to Basics: Your Estate Planning Documents

Thinking a will is your entire estate plan? Think again. We’re going back to basics to show you why a complete estate plan is about so much more, covering the key documents and designations that protect your assets and your loved ones.
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Social Security

Back to Basics: Social Security

How does Social Security work? How much will you receive? And when should you start taking benefits? If you have Social Security questions, you’re not alone. Read on to learn what you should consider on your path to retirement and how your decisions could impact your benefits.
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Monarch Money: How to Use FPFoCo’s Cash-Flow Planning Tool

Follow a step-by-step guide to setting up your Monarch Money account, linking your financial accounts, and using the platform to handle your cash flow. Whether you want to simply track your spending or create a full-blown budget, you'll learn how to use Monarch to see your finances clearly and make smarter financial decisions.
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The Easy Way to Be a Cash-Flow Pro

Are your spending habits really aligned with what you value most? Cash-flow planning isn't just about knowing where money comes from. It's also about understanding where it goes — and making intentional spending decisions based on your goals. Your discretionary spending tells a story. Review our simple 4-step framework for reviewing your cash flow, setting realistic goals, and staying on track so you can become your own cash-flow pro!
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Pitfalls to Avoid Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Explore how the latest budget bill may affect your daily life, from rising health insurance premiums and shorter enrollment windows for Affordable Care Act plans to changes to tax deductions, credits, and more.
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One Big Beautiful Bill: Its Tax Impacts and You

Big changes are coming to the tax code with the newly signed One Big Beautiful Bill Act. With lower tax rates, a boosted standard deduction, new charitable write-off, and more, this law opens up fresh tax planning opportunities.
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