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Here are some of our ideas around financial planning, education, and strategies that have helped numerous clients. 

Our goal is to provide as much educational content each month to make you more confident in your lifestyle and retirement decisions.  

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Welcome to our informative blog on financial arrangements that can help you reduce your taxes annually and maximize your wealth growth potential. In this article, we will explore the basics of taxes and taxation, discuss different tax...

Monday, July 31, 2023

The last recession, as most of us know occurred between 2007 and 2009, left an indelible mark on the global economy. Many people lost their jobs and homes, and businesses across the world were forced to shut down. Remembering that...

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

When you started your business, its value was probably negligible. Unless you purchased or inherited your company, it wasn’t worth much when you opened your doors, but over time, the proportion of your assets tied to your business may have

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Are you looking for ways to lower your tax liability and keep more of your hard-earned income? Check out our latest article on Qualified Business Income (QBI) deductions, where we explain who is eligible for this tax benefit and more!

Friday, June 9, 2023

Physicians! Are you feeling anxious about retirement because you started your medical career later than the norm? Don't worry, we've got you covered. Check out the article for tips for physicians with a late start.

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Friday, June 9, 2023

When we think of high-income earners, particularly doctors, we often assume they are immune to financial challenges. However, the reality is that even those in high-paying professions can face a variety of financial hurdles.

Thursday, December 1, 2022

The end of the year is rapidly approaching and it is time to begin planning year end tax strategies to help lower your 2022 tax burden. It is important that you get in touch with your financial advisor ASAP for a tax strategy session...

Friday, October 21, 2022

Financial planning is an important process for any size of business or family. The goal of this process is to allow all interested parties to communicate their financial goals and concerns in order to arrive at a cohesive financial...

Friday, October 21, 2022

With the end of the year rapidly approaching, now is the best time to begin planning tax strategies that will make your life easier and less burdensome come April 15, 2023. The fourth quarter of 2022 is really your last opportunity to...

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

A financial mission statement is one message that covers all of your current thoughts, dreams, and fears about your financial future. For instance, your financial mission statement might say, “My financial mission statement is to use my...

Thursday, September 15, 2022

Traditional budgeting methods view cash flow by looking backwards. Cash Flow Mapping is forward-looking and is based on discipline and logic. Instead of looking at where your money went, this tool looks at where your money is going.

Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Recently, on Steven Huskey’s podcast Portfolio Pulse, he had the opportunity to interview a remarkable guest. Steven’s guest, Kyle King is almost 30 years old, yet he's already an accomplished author, working on his 8th...

Monday, August 29, 2022

Increase Savings and Reduce Debt with the Shred MethodHuskey Financial is your resource for financial education. We strive to remove financial complexities and help you make decisions to grow wealth and security. Steven Huskey recently...

Friday, August 19, 2022

Optimizing cash flow, planning for retirement, and developing a tax strategy are important considerations for physicians and small-business owners. These groups of professionals face tax exposure due to a number of factors, including...

Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Since before the beginning of the pandemic, small business owners have been struggling with the Great Resignation. As much as 44% of the workforce is actively seeking new employment...

Friday, June 10, 2022

For business owners, losing a key employee you have trained and cultivated a relationship with is always a downer—but did you know that it is something that can eat into your bottom line, too? Retaining key employees is important...

Friday, June 10, 2022

The past few years have been rather tumultuous for business owners, especially in a financial sense. Changing consumer attitudes, a volatile economy, and various regulations have made it more difficult than ever to be an...

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Friday, December 3, 2021

If you are looking to start or rebalance an investment portfolio, you have likely seen a lot of information circulating regarding mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Both of these systems are designed to pool investments...

Friday, December 3, 2021

There is never a bad time to make an effort to organize your financial plan, but around the new year is an extremely common place for people to start. Whether you are making your New Year’s resolutions financially themed or you...

Friday, November 12, 2021

It is no understatement that life is full of surprises. Though these unexpected events can often be welcome and joyful, there are also surprises that are less pleasant—and if these surprises derail your financial goals, they can...

Friday, November 12, 2021

If your child is getting ready to enroll in college for the first time, there are probably a million things on their to-do list—and on yours! Between sending test scores, writing admissions essays, and keeping track of each...

Thursday, October 14, 2021

Finding the right financial advisor is a must if you’re planning to become more serious about managing your money and growing your wealth. Financial advisors are just as unique as the portfolios they manage—because every...

Thursday, October 14, 2021

As a business owner, making the right choices on behalf of your enterprise is something that becomes like second nature once you do it enough. However, when it comes to facing the choice regarding whether to step away from your...

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

If you’ve heard of an initial public offering (IPO), you have likely heard of them in the context of lucrative investments and major money making opportunities—and at times, this is true. With the rise of the technology...

Monday, August 16, 2021

While it might not always feel like the most pertinent task, saving for retirement is one of the most important things that a person can do with their money. Having an adequately padded retirement fund ensures that you are able to...

Monday, August 16, 2021

Saving money is an important part of any comprehensive financial plan, but if you’re like the majority of people, it is often the hardest part of your budget, too! Having life goals to save for can often make the process easier,...

Sunday, July 18, 2021

With such a competitive job market, especially for specialized roles, companies have begun to recognize the need for offering benefits that extend past PTO and 401(k) matching. For many companies that are public or are hoping to...

Friday, July 16, 2021

When dealing with any kind of income, taxes should be a major consideration—especially if you find yourself with stocks or RSUs from an employee compensation plan. While exercising your stock options can be a great bonus to your...

Sunday, June 27, 2021

Organization is something that is not often talked about in conversations surrounding financial wellness, but we believe that it deserves to be a part of the discussion. If your finances are not organized, it can quickly lead to extra...

Friday, June 18, 2021

It’s safe to assume that any business owner is interested in growing the value of their enterprise, but through conversations with our clients, we’ve found that many are simply unsure of where to begin. While traditional...

Monday, May 17, 2021

For those that own their own dental practice, retirement might be the ultimate daydream. If you can’t wait to be living on your schedule, golfing at off-peak times, and enjoying yourself on any day of the week, you aren’t...

Monday, May 17, 2021

For most of us, needing to pay off debts and save money simultaneously is a fact of life. Whether you are paying down medical school loans, chipping away at a large purchase, or contributing to your mortgage, these recurring expenses...

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Building an investment portfolio can be a frightening thing. As you work with a financial advisor to allocate your dollars towards various investment prospects, there is always a game of tug-of-war between the possible risk and...

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Buying life insurance is one of the best investments you can make for your loved ones’ financial future after you’re gone. Designed to cover your financial obligations after death, life insurance can make a major...

Monday, March 8, 2021

While most people think of health insurance and life insurance when they consider protecting their assets, disability insurance is something that should not be overlooked in a comprehensive financial plan. Though your home and...

Monday, February 15, 2021

Estate planning is something that many of us are keen to put off until it is necessary, but many people do not realize just how necessary it is early on in life. While a will is the bare minimum, a comprehensive estate plan addresses...

Monday, February 15, 2021

For many working to budget effectively and save for their future, student loan debt is one of the biggest obstacles they face. Because of high interest rates and low payment requirements, this is not just a problem that impacts people...

Monday, January 18, 2021

For the majority of current and future physicians, the debt associated with pursuing medical school is one of the biggest detractors of the profession. In fact, 73% of students graduate from medical school with debt, and the average...

Monday, January 18, 2021

When you’re pursuing your education, the medical school loans you are accruing are a thought for the distant future—but once graduation rolls around and you begin to compare job offers and consider what your salary will be,...

Monday, December 21, 2020

There are few negative things to be said about choosing a career in the medical field, but one that comes up time and time again is the prevalence and pervasiveness of the debt accrued in student loans. While student loan debt is...

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

How Physicians Can Avoid the Need to Budget Many physicians are no strangers to the necessity of scrimping and saving—after all, during the residency process, there are not many future doctors who have funds to spare. However,...

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

While many people may not think of money management as an integral part of a dentist’s job, for those who are in private practice, they are all too aware of its importance. It is estimated that around 80% of dentists end up...

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Retirement is a huge life event for a number of reasons, especially for physicians who have had a fulfilling career and are wary about taking the leap into their next phase of life. On top of the general change that comes with...

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

No one wants to work forever, and most people work diligently to invest, plan, and save in order to retire as quickly as possible. As you work to build your nest egg, most do this with the assumption that it will all be theirs to...

Thursday, October 15, 2020

If you’ve ever applied for a loan, tried to finance a new car, or qualified for a mortgage, you know that your credit score has a big impact on nearly every element of your financial life. Any lender will look at your credit...

Thursday, October 15, 2020

In anything involving finance, you are likely to hear the word “credit” mentioned a lot. Credit is defined as, “the ability to borrow money or access goods or services with the understanding that you'll pay...

Thursday, October 15, 2020

When people set up accounts to save and invest their money, they are planning for two phases of their life: accumulation and distribution. It is a common recommendation that they take advantage of compounding interest—and in...

Thursday, October 15, 2020

Let’s face it: saving money can be a difficult task. Especially when there isn’t a well-defined plan in place. And with so many goals and future events to plan for, where do you start and save for all-at-once? If you have...