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A blog for everyday financial tips, Trajan news updates, and more

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Education

Our Relationship with Money

With Valentine’s Day approaching, it’s a good time to reflect on our relationships. One crucial relationship we often overlook is our relationship with money, which affects every part of our lives. Here are some tips to improve it.

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New Year's Resolutions
News

Social Security COLA and Medicare

The Social Security retirement and supplemental security income (SSI) benefits are set to increase by 8.7% in 2023 – the largest annual increase since the 1980s. There’s also good news for Medicare beneficiaries regarding inflation.

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Tax Savings Moves to Make Before End of the Year
Taxes

Tax Savings Moves To Make Before 2022 Ends

It’s not over yet. There’s still time left in 2022 for these five cost-saving maneuvers that can significantly lower your taxable income. Any contributions or distributions that are made this year would go a long way toward saving money when you file your return next year.

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Survival Tips for Tough Economic Times
Saving

Survival Tips For Tough Economic Times

Economists suggest that the U.S. economy is not in the clear and may be approaching another recession in 2023. Knowing the signs of a recession is essential to help you determine when to cut spending. You can also look for extra cash by using these tips to help you survive tough economic times.

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Estate Planning

End-of-Year Planning

Several times a day, we receive inquiries from the general public about needing help after a loved one has passed away.  Here are just a few recent inquiries: “My wife

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Ms Marti Bryant

Ms. Marti Bryant

FIDUCIARY ADVISOR

Marti has over 12 years as a fiduciary advisor specializing in working with people close to retirement or already retired. Her primary focus is on creating income plans that maximize their benefits in the most tax-efficient manner. In fact, Marti always considers taxation when advising clients. 

Understanding her client’s temperament for risk, Marti helps design customized and trackable plans. Working at Trajan Wealth suits her because “being a fiduciary advisor allows me to offer unbiased advice without an agenda or judgment.” She takes a lot of time to learn about her clients. “I learn their hopes and dreams, what they want their life to include, and if they want to leave a legacy when they pass. What is important to them allows me to build a financial plan that is much more meaningful.”

Her approachable personality comes along with high-powered credentials. Over the years, Marti has had many speaking engagements and co-hosted a financial talk radio show on 105.1FM, “The Big Talker.”