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Navigating the High School Years and Final Preparations for College
What You’ll Learn: This post will guide you through the financial planning and decision-making processes during your child’s high school years, highlighting: Recap and Introduction...
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Laying the Financial Foundation for Your Child’s College Education
What You’ll Learn: This post will guide you through the financial planning and decision-making processes, guiding you through the Journey of College Planning, highlighting: Welcome...
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Presidential Elections and Your Investment Portfolio: Why Long-Term Strategy Wins
What you will learn: In this blog post, you’ll discover why presidential elections have surprisingly little impact on long-term investment returns, debunking a common myth...
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High Achievers: Turning Wealth into a Purposeful Life
Once all of our bills are paid, money becomes a tool we use to pursue the most important goals, whether securing our future, enjoying life,...
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Turning Your Wealth Into A Purposeful Resource
Once you’ve reached a certain level of wealth, you may start thinking, “What comes next?” It’s not uncommon for your focus to move from accumulation...
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Leaving a Legacy: Strategies for Impact Beyond Money
When you think about your “legacy,” it’s easy to focus solely on financial assets—passing down your wealth to people you love. However, for many high...
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Brace for Change: Navigating the 2025 Tax Law Sunset and Its Impact on Your Wealth
What You Will Learn: The looming 2025 expiration of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) could significantly alter the tax benefits many taxpayers currently...
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Top Four Tax Pitfalls High-Income Earners Should Avoid
Everyone dreams of financial success that will allow them to thrive now and in the future. And, as your financial success continues to grow, so...
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How to Thrive Financially Without Missing Out on Life’s Mid-Life Joys
Life should be a delicate balance between planning for the future and enjoying the present. However, depending on your generation (more on that below), it’s...
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Five Common Financial Pitfalls of High Achievers and How to Avoid Them
As a Chicago-based wealth management firm that works with high-achievers, it’s not uncommon for our team to meet successful individuals and learn they are dealing...
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Unlocking Wealth: Innovative Tax Mitigation Strategies So High-Achieving Professionals Can Mitigate Taxes and Build Durable Wealth
What You Will Learn: Welcome to Cogent Strategic Wealth’s exploration of innovative tax mitigation strategies tailored for high achievers. In this blog post, you’ll discover...
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What To Do When a Loved One Passes: An Essential Timeline
It’s never easy when a loved one dies. Not only are you grieving, but there are painful life decisions to be made, and legal, financial...