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VIDEO: If I Move to a No-Income-Tax State, Will My Pension Still Be Taxed?
If you’re thinking about moving to a state with no income tax, like Florida, Texas, or Tennessee, you may be wondering whether your current state can still tax your pension or retirement income.
VIDEO: Getting Married Later in Life? Financial Conversations You Must Have Before “I Do”
Getting married later in life comes with unique financial considerations that couples often overlook. Before you say “I do,” it’s important to have honest conversations about money, goals, and expectations.
VIDEO: She Thought She Had to Work Until 65 Until This Retirement Conversation Changed Everything
What if you could retire earlier than you think, but fear is holding you back?
VIDEO: SAVE Plan Ending? What Federal Student Loan Borrowers Need to Know Now
Big changes may be coming to federal student loans.
VIDEO: We Found a Nurse $62,000 in Pension Benefits She Didn’t Know About | Financial Planning Story
Most people have no idea they’re leaving money on the table, especially when it comes to old pensions, forgotten retirement accounts, and benefits from jobs they held years ago.
VIDEO: Case Study: Simplifying Finances & Resetting Retirement Savings with the Hierarchy of Cash Flow
See how applying the Hierarchy of Cash Flow helped one couple streamline their finances and reset their retirement strategy with confidence.
How One Conversation Helped a Couple Unlock an Extra $62,316 in Retirement Income
At Dorval & Chorne Financial Advisors, we see every day how the right expertise—combined with the right questions—can make a meaningful difference in someone’s quality of life.
VIDEO: Can I Still Get Marketplace Insurance If I Declined My Employer’s Plan?
A simple breakdown of what really happens when you decline job-based insurance—and whether marketplace coverage is still on the table.
VIDEO: Thanksgiving, Generosity & Apple Pie: A Warm Holiday Chat
In this warm and light-hearted Thanksgiving conversation, Dan and Leah sit down to talk about the heart of the holiday season: gratitude, generosity, and of course… apple pie. 🥧
VIDEO: PSLF Buyback Explained: How to Turn Past Forbearance Months Into Qualifying Payments
If you’ve worked 10+ years in public service but were placed in deferment or forbearance, the new PSLF Buyback program could help you reach forgiveness, even if those months didn’t originally count.