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The Financial Planning Process - Part 2

Do you know what are the basics that most people have in their financial plan in some form? While there can be a lot of moving parts, it doesn’t have to be complicated. Listen as Russell covers the general elements of a financial plan and what goes into each part.

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The Financial Planning Process - Part 1

The financial planning process is about organizing your financial life today and then making plans for your financial life in the future. Listen as Russell Rivera talks about how this process works and how to make the most of your planning today for your future.

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What is Financial Planning?

Financial planning can sometimes feel like an overwhelming process, but it doesn’t have to be. Listen as Russell Rivera talks about the basics of financial planning and how important it is to find a financial planner that will help you through this highly personalized process.

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Why I Do What I Do

In this video, Russell Rivera, Founder and President of Voice Wealth Management, shares his personal story of how he became the founder of his own company, and why he has a dedicated passion for helping his clients reach the financial security they strive for.

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The Coming Crash: How to Be Sure You’re Prepared for a Possible Recession

The last official recession in the United States ended in 2009. Regardless of age, we all remember it. Whether you call it “The Financial Crisis” or “The Great Recession,” it has left an indelible mark on how we view our economy of the last decade. It has scarred how many think about the world of economics and finance, leaving us wondering when the next shoe will drop.

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Tips for Managing Your Time

Do you often feel there aren’t enough hours in the day? More often than not poor time management is to blame for us not being able to accomplish all that we would like to. Fortunately there are helpful ways we can use our time much more productively.

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The SECURE Act

At the end of December 2019, Congress passed a funding resolution for the government which averted a shutdown.  The intentions of this law are generally noble--to help more employees fund their senior years with workplace retirement plans which allow participants to save more money than they would through a typical IRA alone.  But it also provides some significant changes which individuals and planners alike are going to have to wade through in the coming years.

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End-of-Life Planning: Does Your Family Know Your Wishes?

End-of-Life planning should be a priority, it is the process of making critical decisions about how you want your healthcare, medical treatment, and personal care to be handled should you become unable to think or speak for yourself.

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