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Should I Pay Off My Mortgage Before Retiring?

June 30, 2026

QUICK ANSWER For most pre-retirees, paying off your mortgage before retirement often reduces your fixed monthly costs, simplifies cash flow, and lowers the risk that a market downturn forces you to sell investments at the wrong time. It is not always the right call. If your mortgage rate is below your expected portfolio return, your liquidity is limited, or you would have to draw from tax-advantaged accounts to do it, keeping the mortgage may leave

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SYM Services

June 9, 2026

We believe it is important that your financial advisor provides guidance on your whole financial equation.  We believe you get the best possible advice when you are advised on the whole picture of your financial reality and goals because so many interwoven factors can impact your outcome.  That is why SYM Financial Advisors digs into more of the picture than investments alone. We have put together a list of the services we provide to show

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Strategic Charitable Giving: A Smart Way to Give Back and Save on Taxes

October 22, 2025

Charitable giving isn’t just about generosity—it’s also a powerful financial strategy. Whatever your passion, there are several ways to support the causes you care about while optimizing your tax situation. Here’s a breakdown of the most effective charitable giving methods and how they can benefit you. Cash or Check Donation This is the most straightforward way to give. Contributions to public charities are: Deductible up to 60% of your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) Excess contributions

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A bar chart titled "How Far Have You Gotten in Creating a Will?" illustrates percentages for various stages: talked to a loved one (20%), researched online (11%), wrote basic plan/estate plan (7%), consulted a lawyer (3%), filed paperwork (2%), notified loved ones/chose executor (5%), not started (61%). Many still fall prey to estate planning myths. Source:

Five Estate Planning Myths Debunked

October 16, 2025

Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy or retired, it is for anyone who wants to protect and direct what matters to them. It can be easy to push these plans off into the future, but setting aside time now to get these items squared away can provide peace of mind for yourself as well as your loved ones. Here are some common misconceptions about estate planning along with an explanation of why they are

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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA): What You Need to Know

July 18, 2025

The New Bill – The OBBBA. We know it legally as H.R.1. This U.S. federal statute was signed into law on July 4, 2025 and is also known as The One Big Beautiful Bill Act.  It introduces sweeping tax and financial changes aimed at simplifying deductions, supporting families, and incentivizing education and business growth. The impacts are nuanced, client specific, and may be subject to income limitations, but you can expect SYM Financial Advisors to

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Life 2.0: Finding Purpose Beyond Retirement

January 7, 2025

In today’s episode of Executive Decisions, host Sarah Delahanty speaks with Todd and Cindy Shinabarger about their inspiring journey of transitioning from demanding careers to what they call “Life 2.0”—a purposeful and fulfilling phase of life dedicated to service and impact. Todd and Cindy share their experiences of stepping into volunteer roles with Operation Mobilization, where their skills in IT and science transformed projects and systems, helping the organization achieve excellence. They reflect on the

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