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Financial Planning Across the Generations

The Family Guide to Financial Success

From your first shared bank account to the complexities of estate planning, this month is all about money and family - making smart, informed financial decisions that benefit the whole family. Join the Flagler team to explore financial planning for life's milestones and make the most of your family's financial journey.

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This Week

August 2025

A weekly series that explores concepts related to August's theme.

Managing Money as a Couple

The Family Finance Playbook

Starts Aug 11, 2025

Insurance and Financial Planning

Starts Aug 18, 2025

Planning for Children With Special Needs

Starts Aug 25, 2025
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Financial Planning

What you need to know to start making a long-term financial plan, from getting married to planning for retirement.

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Financial Planning
Learning the "how" and "why" of short-term and long-term financial planning.
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Creating a Will
A will is the cornerstone of the legal framework of an estate plan, and everyone should have one.
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Estate Planning
Wills, trusts, and other end of life issues.
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Powers of Attorney
Everyone faces the possibility of temporary or permanent incapacitation. Make sure your wishes are followed.
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Medical Care Planning
How to make sure your wishes are followed in a medical crisis.
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Talking About Money
A look at some of the financial considerations of getting married.
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Saving for Retirement
Why save for retirement and the impact of fees on investment performance.
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Planning for the Unexpected
Planning for unexpected events, including accidents, death, and even the possibility of divorce, are all part of a responsible marriage.

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Financial Basics

Learn the basics of managing money, including financial health, budgeting, managing credit, plus more.

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Financial Health
The concept of financial health is the foundation of any financial plan.
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Cognitive Biases and Money
Unconscious beliefs and biases about money play an important role in our financial behavior.
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Introduction to Budgeting
Why budgeting is important, no matter how much money you earn.
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Credit Versus Debit Cards
Credit and debit cards each have pros and cons. When should you use each?
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Credit Reports and Scores
Credit reports and scores determine the rates you pay when borrowing and can affect your ability to get certain jobs.
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Managing Accounts
Account management strategies for checking and savings.
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Improving Your Credit Score
A good credit score allows you to borrow at the best rate possible, keeping the cost of borrowing to a minimum.
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Identity Theft
Understanding ID theft and how to prevent it.
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Impersonation Scams
Fraudulent calls, texts, and emails that seem to come from a legitimate source are a growing problem.
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Dealing with Inflation
Inflation can seem like an abstract concept, but its impact on your financial life can be very real. 

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