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Amy Begnaud is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional.
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Gary Begnaud & Connor Webb are Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ professionals.
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Amy Begnaud and Gary Begnaud are Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® professionals.
Financial Planning For Women
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Retirement Planning Considerations for a Stay-at-Home Spouse
Married couples often decide together that one spouse should be the primary breadwinner while the other stays home to take care of family members.
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Retirement-Planning Tips for Women
More women are working and taking charge of their own retirement planning than ever before.
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Women and Money: Taking Control of Your Finances
As a woman, you have financial needs that are unique to your situation in life. Perhaps you would like to buy your first home. Maybe you need to start saving for your child's college education. Or you might be concerned about planning for retirement. Whatever your circumstances may be, it's important to have a clear understanding of your overall financial position.
That means constructing and implementing a plan. With a financial plan in place, you'll be better able to focus on your financial goals and understand what it will take to reach them. The three main steps in creating and implementing an effective financial plan involve:
Developing a clear picture of your current financial situation
Setting and prioritizing financial goals and time frames
Implementing appropriate saving and investment strategies
Divorce Financial Planning
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What are the tax implications of child support payments?
When a separation or divorce occurs and the couple involved has one or more children, the noncustodial parent is usually ordered to pay some child support to the custodial parent. The child's expenses over and above this sum are generally borne by the custodial parent.
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Are alimony payments considered taxable income?
Alimony is a support payment made to a former (or separated) spouse under a divorce decree or separation instrument in an attempt to maintain the predivorce lifestyle. Alimony is sometimes called maintenance.
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Adjusting to Life Financially after a Divorce
There's no doubt about it — going through a divorce can be an emotionally trying time. Ironing out a divorce settlement, attending various court hearings, and dealing with competing attorneys can all weigh heavily on the parties involved.
In addition to the emotional impact a divorce can have, it's important to be aware of how your financial position will be impacted. Now, more than ever, you need to make sure that your finances are on the right track. You will then be able to put the past behind you and set in place the building blocks that can be the foundation for your new financial future.
Recent Updates
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July 02, 2024
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Outlook 2024: Mid-Year Update
Janney’s Investment Strategy Group shares its expectations for the economy, equities, and fixed income for the remainder of 2024.
Research & Insights
Access our latest research and insights covering market news, financial planning topics, and more.
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July Investment Perspectives
In the latest issue of Investment Perspectives, the Investment Strategy Group examines the appetite for gold, the recent concerns around liquidity, and what to expect for stocks as the summer winds down. Be sure to check it out.
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Status and Investment Implications of Infrastructure, Clean Energy, and Semiconductor Spending Acts
In this special report, our Investment Strategy Groups discusses the investment impacts of recent major government spending initiatives.
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Here’s What You Can Do to Prevent Check Fraud
Instances of check fraud are on the rise in the U.S. Here are some best practices to help you avoid becoming a victim.