Estate Planning Week (October 18th, 2023)

An estate plan is a crucial component of your overall financial picture, but only one in three Americans have one! Wealth planner John Vandergriff joined WATE-TV to share the importance of having a plan for your assets and how to get started making one. Catch John’s helpful financial advice with Smart…

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Social Security Cola (October 13th, 2023)

Social Security recipients will receive a 3.2% increase in benefits in 2024. Wealth planner John Vandergriff spoke with WDEF-TV about the latest cost-of-living adjustment and how you can maximize your benefits.

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Student Loan Repayment Update (October 11th, 2023)

Paying back student loans can be a challenge, especially when you have other bills to pay. Wealth planner John Vandergriff joined WATE-TV to discuss repayment options and ways borrowers can fit student loans into their budgets. Catch John’s helpful financial advice with Smart Money every Wednesday.

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Retirement Crisis (September 27th, 2023)

How do you know if you’ve saved enough for retirement? Wealth planner John Vandergriff joined WATE-TV to share why that amount is different for each person, and how you can begin working toward a more comfortable financial future. Catch John’s helpful financial advice with Smart Money every Wednesday.

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High Yield Savings (September 20th, 2023)

Federal interest rate hikes have made borrowing money for a mortgage or car loan more expensive, but there is a silver lining. Wealth planner John Vandergriff joined WATE-TV to share how high-yield savings accounts can offer savers higher than normal returns. Catch John’s helpful financial advice with Smart Money every…

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Self-Improvement Month (September 13th, 2023)

Many of us make goals to improve our mental or physical health, but what about our financial health? Wealth planner John Vandergriff joined WATE-TV to share healthy habits to better your financial situation. Catch John’s helpful financial advice with Smart Money every Wednesday.

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Ways to Save for College (August 30th, 2023)

Paying for college can be a daunting task even for the most careful savers. Wealth planner John Vandergriff joined WATE-TV to help families chip away at the rising cost of higher education. Catch John’s helpful financial advice with Smart Money every Wednesday.

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Steps to Retire by Age (August 23rd, 2023)

Americans worry more about retirement than any other financial matter. Wealth planner John Vandergriff joined WATE-TV to share savings strategies for people nearing retirement and those still decades away from their golden years. Catch John’s helpful financial advice with Smart Money every Wednesday.

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Make A Will Month – Celebrity Version (August 9th, 2023)

Even celebrities can be guilty of the most common estate planning mistakes. Wealth planner John Vandergriff joined WATE-TV to share the dos and don’ts of estate planning and what we can learn from four legendary stars. Catch John’s helpful financial advice with Smart Money every Wednesday.

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Outliving Your Assets in Retirement (August 2nd, 2023)

One of retirees’ biggest fears is outliving their assets. Wealth planner John Vandergriff joined WATE-TV to share money-saving strategies to retire comfortably. Catch John’s helpful financial advice with Smart Money every Wednesday.

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