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Briefcase Study: Spring Is a Time to Revisit Home as Part of Your Retirement Strategy

In Articles, Articles: Kansas City Office, Articles: Salt Lake City Office, Briefcase Studies, SLC Spring 2026, Spring 2026 by Scott Dougan

Spring is in the air (finally!), and with it comes the annual nudge to refresh, replace, and reconsider. For many people, including those nearing or in retirement, that nudge isn’t just about changing curtains or mulching flower beds; it’s about rethinking one of life’s largest financial and emotional commitments: where we call home in retirement. In my experience, the most …

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Back to the Basics: Taxes: The Illusion You Can’t Afford

In Articles, Articles: Kansas City Office, Articles: Salt Lake City Office, Back to the Basics, SLC Spring 2026, Spring 2026 by Scott Dougan

When a magician yanks a rabbit from a hat, we instinctively know the truth: it isn’t magic. It’s misdirection. It’s sleight of hand, a well-timed pivot that draws your attention to one spot while the real trick unfolds elsewhere. That same maneuver shows up in your financial life. We tend to fix our gaze on the obvious: investment returns, coupons, …