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description: Fueled by a desire to help people, Rachel Infante discovered financial planning to be a perfect fit with her passions. She credits her past experiences, some challenging, for her ability to connect and build relationships with clients. Rachel’s greatest joy is coaching people through times of transition and change, and helping people work through their choices to make decisions that match their goals. (3)
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## Rachel Infante, CFP® CSRIC® CDFA®
Fueled by a desire to help people, Rachel Infante discovered financial planning to be a perfect fit with her passions. She credits her past experiences, some challenging, for her ability to connect and build relationships with clients. Rachel’s greatest joy is coaching people through times of transition and change, and helping people work through their choices to make decisions that match their goals.
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## [Financial Strategies for Independent Women](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/financial-strategies-for-independent-women)
[Rachel Infante, CFP® CSRIC® CDFA®](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/author/rachel-infante-cfp)
Aug 11, 2020 11:00:00 AM
Women have faced many challenges over the years, including an undeniable wage gap. In 2020 women earn 81 cents for every dollar earned by men. This...
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## [Single versus Married Taxes: What You Should Know](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/single-versus-married-taxes)
[Rachel Infante, CFP® CSRIC® CDFA®](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/author/rachel-infante-cfp)
Feb 10, 2020 1:46:03 PM
Love is in the air! You’ve met your soulmate and are starting to think about that next step toward your future together, which may or may not include...
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## [Why is Adoption So Expensive? How You Can Plan Ahead Financially.](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/why-is-adoption-so-expensive)
[Rachel Infante, CFP® CSRIC® CDFA®](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/author/rachel-infante-cfp)
Nov 14, 2019 2:50:22 PM
Are you considering adoption? Many people explore adoption for a variety of reasons but don’t necessarily understand the financial implications that...
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## [How to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft in 6 Steps](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/how-to-protect-yourself-from-identity-theft)
[Rachel Infante, CFP® CSRIC® CDFA®](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/author/rachel-infante-cfp)
Oct 30, 2019 5:27:20 PM
We live in a digital age that has exponentially enhanced our abilities to use technology for virtually everything. I was recently listening to a...
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## [How Grandparents can help with the rise in College Tuition](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/rise-in-college-tuition)
[Rachel Infante, CFP® CSRIC® CDFA®](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/author/rachel-infante-cfp)
Sep 19, 2019 7:15:00 AM
It’s no secret that the cost of a college education today is vastly different than the cost parents and grandparents paid years ago. According to...
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## [How to Plan for Early Retirement Health Insurance Costs](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/early-retirement-health-insurance-costs)
[Rachel Infante, CFP® CSRIC® CDFA®](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/author/rachel-infante-cfp)
May 29, 2019 9:28:37 AM
Retirement can be an exciting phase to plan for, but the age in which you retire may have a significant impact on your cash flow boiling down to one...
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## [Infertility Financial Planning: How to Pay for IVF](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/how-to-pay-for-ivf)
[Rachel Infante, CFP® CSRIC® CDFA®](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/author/rachel-infante-cfp)
Apr 24, 2019 12:37:55 PM
Infertility. It’s a word that becomes a reality for so many. According to the National Survey of Family Growth by the Centers for Disease Control and...
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## [Estate Planning Strategies to Take Care of Your Spouse](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/estate-planning-strategies)
[Rachel Infante, CFP® CSRIC® CDFA®](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/author/rachel-infante-cfp)
Feb 21, 2019 10:40:39 AM
There are many things we plan for as couples—like where we want to live, how many children we want to have, and when we want to retire. More often...
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## [How to Have a Healthy Financial Relationship with Your Partner](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/healthy-financial-relationship)
[Rachel Infante, CFP® CSRIC® CDFA®](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/author/rachel-infante-cfp)
Dec 6, 2018 11:20:40 AM
Remember the first time you met your partner and had many in depth conversations about each other? What’s your favorite food? What’s your favorite...
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