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QCDs Explained: Tax-Smart Giving From Your IRA After 70½

Taylor SchulteBy: Taylor R. Schulte, CFP® . January 6th, 2026

QCDs Explained: Tax-Smart Giving From Your IRA After 70½

At some point in your 70s (or even earlier), you may find yourself thinking less about accumulation and more about impact. Charitable giving can become one of the most personal parts of your financial life:…
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California Retirement Taxes: What High-Income Retirees Need to Know

Taylor SchulteBy: Taylor R. Schulte, CFP® . January 5th, 2026

California Retirement Taxes: What High-Income Retirees Need to Know

Living in California can be the payoff after a long career, yet California retirement often looks different once paychecks stop. You may have fewer levers than you did during your working years, while your mix…
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What Medicare Doesn’t Cover, and How to Fill the Gaps

Taylor SchulteBy: Taylor R. Schulte, CFP® . January 4th, 2026

What Medicare Doesn’t Cover, and How to Fill the Gaps

For many retirees, Medicare feels like the finish line. You pay into the system, you enroll, and you assume the big stuff is handled. Here’s the catch: Medicare coverage is a foundation, not a blank…
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Do You Need a Trust? Estate Planning Basics for Retirees

Taylor SchulteBy: Taylor R. Schulte, CFP® . January 3rd, 2026

Do You Need a Trust? Estate Planning Basics for Retirees

Retirement is a natural point to tighten the way your estate plan is built. You have worked for years to build savings and protect your lifestyle, and now the focus shifts toward how those resources…
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What to Do After Inheriting Assets: Step-Up in Basis, Titling, and Taxes

Taylor SchulteBy: Taylor R. Schulte, CFP® . January 2nd, 2026

What to Do After Inheriting Assets: Step-Up in Basis, Titling, and Taxes

Receiving an inheritance often brings a mix of emotions, including gratitude, grief, and the weight of new decisions. You might be sorting through memories at the same time you’re opening account statements and property records….
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Part-Year California Residency: Smart Tax Planning for Retirees Who Relocate

Taylor SchulteBy: Taylor R. Schulte, CFP® . January 1st, 2026

Part-Year California Residency: Smart Tax Planning for Retirees Who Relocate

Relocating in retirement can feel like a fresh start: lower living costs, closer family, better weather, or a slower pace. Yet the financial side of a move often hinges on one sneaky detail – residency….
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Retiring in San Diego? Here’s How to Minimize Taxes on Your Retirement Income

Taylor SchulteBy: Taylor R. Schulte, CFP® . September 22nd, 2025

Retiring in San Diego? Here’s How to Minimize Taxes on Your Retirement Income

San Diego has long been a magnet for retirees, and it’s easy to see why. With its temperate climate, beautiful beaches, vibrant cultural scene, and top-tier healthcare options, it offers an ideal lifestyle for those…
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California Inheritance Tax: What Residents Need To Know

Taylor SchulteBy: Taylor R. Schulte, CFP® . September 13th, 2025

California Inheritance Tax: What Residents Need To Know

Think California inheritance tax is going to take a bite out of what you inherit? Here’s the surprising truth: California doesn’t have an inheritance tax. But don’t relax just yet. Federal estate taxes, property tax…
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