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• How much wealth are women on track to control in the next decade, and why does that matter? 
• What does the life expectancy gap between women and men mean for how long money needs to last? 
• How common is it for women to be primary earners, and how should that change their insurance, investment, and retirement strategy? 

Key Takeaways

• Treat tax strategy as a continuous process, not a once-a-year filing exercise.
• Coordinate with financial and tax professionals throughout the year to identify opportunities for efficiency.
• Review contribution limits, charitable rules, and estate thresholds periodically to see if legislation has evolved.
• Consider how income timing, R

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• Emotions and biases might influence financial choices more often than most people realize.
• Behavioral patterns, such as loss aversion, familiarity bias, and herd mentality, can impact long-term results.
• Recognizing emotional triggers can help manage impulsive decisions.
• Guidance can help you recognize biases and potentially support

Artificial intelligence (AI) may be the most revolutionary technology of our time, with industries scrambling to embrace its possibilities. AI’s early influence seems similar to the positive disruptions brought about by past innovations such as the personal computer, the internet, and the smartphone.

As we begin a new year and consider the opportunities ahead, reflecting on the past year helps put today’s financial landscape into perspective and informs the strategies that can move us closer to our goals.

Key Takeaways and Suggestions for Successful Goal Setting

• Use SMART Goals for Clarity and Focus: Set goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.

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• A third of annual donations: About one-third of all charitable contributions are made in December.
• Donating before December 31 may offer tax advantages.

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• Caring for aging parents is a growing reality for many Americans.
• The number of family caregivers in the U.S.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025, introduces sweeping tax and economic policy changes that will significantly influence commercial real estate (CRE) investment and development across the United States.

From a financial planning standpoint, OBBBA alters the investment landscape through expanded depreciation rules, permanent Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZs), and enhancements to Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC). While these changes create opportunities for wealth building and portfolio diversification, investors must remain alert to risks such as higher interest rates, deficits, and clean energy credit rollbacks.

On July 4, the One Big Beautiful Bill was signed into law at a White House ceremony. This domestic policy bill extends the 2017 tax cuts set to expire this year, making some of those rules permanent. The bill also creates several new tax laws for individuals while addressing other tax issues for businesses.^1,2