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Steve Lear | Apr 29, 2022

Navigating the Current Auto Market: An Interview with an Independent Auto Consultant

Financial Planning
Financial Planner Brendan Halleron recently sat down with his dad, Denny Halleron, owner of Carcierge, an independent auto consulting service.
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MarketCommentary
Steve Lear | Apr 12, 2022

Spring 2022 Market Commentary

Market Commentaries & Forecasts
U.S. equity markets reached their all-time highs during the first few days of January before sliding by more than 12% through mid-March.
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Steve Lear | Feb 17, 2022

2022 Market Forecast Presentation Recording

Market Commentaries & Forecasts
Event recording from February 16, 2022.
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Steve Lear | Feb 2, 2022

Useful Tools for Students Saving Up for College

Education Planning
A college education is costly, and the price of tuition continues to rise each year. However, for many students, a college education is the best way to prepare
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Steve Lear | Feb 2, 2022

Four Health Savings Account Benefits You Might Not Know

Tax Planning
In meetings with clients, we review a number of different accounts and strategies to help work toward achieving financial goals.
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Steve Lear | Jan 14, 2022

Video: How to Link Outside-Held Accounts in Your Black Diamond Client Portal

Client Education

If you have any trouble relinking your outside-held accounts, please reach out to the Client Portal team at portal@affiancefinancial.com.

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MarketCommentary
Steve Lear | Jan 10, 2022

Winter 2022 Market Commentary

Market Commentaries & Forecasts
The fourth quarter of 2021 saw a remarkable continuation of what we have generally seen since the pandemic-related stock market lows of March, 2020.
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Steve Lear | Jan 3, 2022

Tax Planning Matters

Tax Planning
January is a great time to press the ‘Reset’ button on our lives and get organized for the future.
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Steve Lear | Dec 10, 2021

The Seven Deadly Sins of Estate Planning (And How to Avoid Them)

Estate & Legacy Planning
Protecting your assets, preventing probate, and planning for a financial future all play a role in estate planning.
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Steve Lear | Nov 3, 2021

Four Tips to Instill Mindful Spending in Your Kids

Financial Planning for Kids
Being a Financial Planner and a father to three young children, I have made it a top parenting priority to instill good spending habits in my kids.
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Steve Lear | Oct 15, 2021

Fall 2021 Market Commentary

Market Commentaries & Forecasts
It is generally believed by investors that risk and return go hand in hand.
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Steve Lear | Sep 24, 2021

Five Tips for Donating Appreciated Assets

Financial Planning
We're here to help provide some clarification on how to navigate charitable giving without compromising your finances.
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