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What to Do in a Bear Market or Recession: Quick, Actionable Tips for Smart Financial Moves

By Melissa Joy, CFP® | April 9, 2025

Market downturns and economic slowdowns can feel unsettling—but they’re also opportunities to take control of your financial life. Here’s a quick, actionable checklist of things to do during a bear […]

The Tariff Trap: How to Navigate Today’s Economic Uncertainty

By Melissa Joy, CFP® | April 4, 2025

President Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariff announcement on Wednesday, March 2nd, sent shockwaves through US and global trading markets for the remainder of the week. I am writing this as of […]

Navigating Inherited RMDs: What You Need to Know for 2025 and Beyond

By Melissa Joy, CFP® | March 20, 2025

Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) can be complex, especially if you’ve inherited a retirement account. With recent regulatory changes, understanding when and how much you must withdraw is crucial. Old Rules […]

New Client? Here’s What’s Next

By Melissa Joy, CFP® | March 11, 2025

Welcome to Pearl Planning! Our onboarding video guides you through the exciting process of implementing your financial plan. Here’s what to expect: Getting Started: We’ll begin by opening accounts and […]

2025 Winter Economic Update (Webinar)

By Melissa Joy, CFP® | February 18, 2025

So much is happening in the economy right now—inflation, interest rates, new policies, and market uncertainty—but what does it actually mean for your financial future? In this session, Melissa Joy, […]

Pearl Planning’s 2024 Year in Review: Celebrating Milestones and Growth

By Melissa Joy, CFP® | December 17, 2024

As we look back on 2024, we’ve celebrated everything from exciting personal milestones like weddings and births to professional achievements, such as team growth and community involvement. Our year has […]

2025 & Beyond: Your Post Election Investment & Economic Perspective

By Melissa Joy, CFP® | November 8, 2024

As we turn the corner from the election season that dominated the 2024 news cycle, we have results and perspective for what’s next when it comes to investments and the […]

All About FSAs with Alexa Kane, CFP®, AIF®

By Alexa Kane, CFP® | November 6, 2024

My company offers a Flexible Spending Account. What even is that? Flexible Spending Accounts, or FSAs are tax-advantaged accounts that you can use to pay for eligible expenses like medical […]

Navigating College Scholarships and Funding

By Melissa Joy, CFP® | November 4, 2024

🎓 Have you always thought scholarships were just for the elite? Think again! Many people believe college scholarships are exclusively for top athletes and academic superstars. The truth is that […]

Take Advantage of Your Legal Services Benefit

By Melissa Joy, CFP® | October 28, 2024

Your benefits package includes perks that you may not even know about. 😮 Are you familiar with the legal services benefits available to you at U of M? 💼 This […]

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