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Andrew Ward | Oct 14, 2025

Rethinking Retirement: Why True Wealth Is More Than Money

Retirement
Lifestyle
Health
Family

Rethinking Retirement: Why True Wealth Is More Than Money

You’ve mapped out your dream retirement. Maybe it’s a cozy beach town, golf twice a week, time with

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Andrew Ward | Oct 7, 2025

Debt and Retirement: Can You Handle Both?

Retirement
If you’re struggling to save for retirement because of debt, it’s never too late to start.
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Andrew Ward | Sep 30, 2025

Creating an Investment Philosophy

Investments
A clear investment philosophy may help you stay focused on your goals, even in times of uncertainty.
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Andrew Ward | Sep 23, 2025

5 Year-End Tax Planning Opportunities

Tax Planning
If you’re looking to lower your tax liability before the deadline, here are some options to consider.
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Andrew Ward | Sep 16, 2025

Overlooked Retirement Expenses (And How to Plan for Them)

Retirement
Finance
Health
Tax Planning
Family
Real Estate

A comfortable retirement doesn’t come with a fixed price tag.

Expenses can change over time, and some of the most important ones are easy to overlook.

That’s one

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Andrew Ward | Sep 9, 2025

It's Never Too Late to Save for Retirement

Retirement
If you’re in your 50s and haven’t done much to save for retirement, you still have time.
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Andrew Ward | Sep 3, 2025

Oaks Financial Services Celebrates 10 Years

Lifestyle
Finance
Oaks Financial Services is celebrating our 10th anniversary.
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Andrew Ward | Sep 2, 2025

Financial FAQs

Finance
Retirement
From retirement savings to living abroad, here are some of our commonly asked questions.
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Andrew Ward | Aug 26, 2025

Investment Strategy: Where You Are Now vs. Where You're Headed

Investments
A gap analysis can help you see if you’re still on track to pursue your financial goals.
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Andrew Ward | Aug 19, 2025

Why Your Brain Sabotages Your Investment Plan (No Matter What the Market Does)

Investments
Finance
Savings
Risk Management

The Dow crosses 45,000. Your brain whispers: "This has to be the top."

The market drops 15%. Your brain screams: "Get out before it gets worse!"

Different

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Andrew Ward | Aug 12, 2025

Organization Tips to Help Take Time off Taxes

Tax Planning
Feel overwhelmed by tax documents? Staying organized may help reduce your tax season stress.
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Andrew Ward | Aug 5, 2025

Seven Key Tips for Planning Elder Care

Family
Lifestyle
Retirement
Health
Disability
Noticing signs of decline in our loved ones is always hard, and making care decisions for them often feels even harder. While it's impossible to make the
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