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Financial Planning for Birmingham Professionals:

If you are a Birmingham professional, protecting your current lifestyle while securing your financial future can be a delicate balancing act. Whether you’re a physician...
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Why Time in the Stock Market Beats Timing the Stock Market

When markets are volatile, as we’ve seen recently, sometimes investing can feel like a high-stakes gamble—whether triggered by a tech stock plunge or global economic...
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What to Know About Political Cycles and Your Investments

Since the election last November, the media has been buzzing with chatter about the latest political shifts under the new administration and how they will...
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Market Jitters? How to Avoid Emotional Investing Mistakes

The news headlines have been buzzing again with news about the stock market. Here are a few examples from the past several weeks: “S&P 500...
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Taxes During Your Working Years: What You Should Look For When Reviewing Your Tax Return As A Working Professional 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtGkEpXZyo4 Tax season can be a daunting time for many working individuals, filled with complexities and uncertainties. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a newcomer...
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How to Track, Plan, and Improve Your Finances This Year

“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” – Benjamin Franklin Financial success isn’t just about earning more, it’s about keeping more while...
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Six Myths That Impact How You Grow and Protect Your Wealth

When it comes to building and preserving wealth, there’s no shortage of advice from talking heads, friends, media, or even family—some may be sound advice,...
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Top 5 Charitable Giving Strategies for a Lasting Family Legacy 

At BCR Wealth Strategies, we understand that wealth is not just about accumulating assets but what you do with them. If you’re among those with...
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Estate & Insurance Tips from a Financial Advisor in Birmingham, AL

As the New Year begins, it’s the perfect time to evaluate your estate and insurance plans. Protecting your loved ones and the assets you’ve worked...
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New Year Tax Tips from a Birmingham, AL Financial Advisor

One of the most popular New Year resolutions is to gain better control over your finances. It’s a great goal; however, knowing where to start...
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What Issues Should I Consider If My Spouse Passed Away? 

https://youtu.be/1gwPdWCm228 The team here at BCR® Wealth, Birmingham, AL based, financial advisors, has regularly been called on to assist with financial planning when a spouse...
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How to Integrate Medicare and Medicaid in Your Financial Plan

Planning for healthcare costs is one of the most important yet overlooked aspects of a long-term financial strategy, especially regarding Medicare and Medicaid. For many,...
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