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## [Multigenerational Financial Planning](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/multigenerational-financial-planning)
[Dana Brewer, CFP®](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/author/dana-brewer-cfp)
Aug 15, 2024 7:45:00 AM
Do your personal goals include leaving a financial legacy for future generations? Multigenerational financial planning is an essential strategy to...
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[Bridget Handke, CFP®, CAP®](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/author/bridget-handke-cfp-cap)
Aug 8, 2024 8:00:00 AM
Whatever your age or stage in life, managing your finances can often feel overwhelming. Whether you are in your 30s or 40s, or approaching...
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## [The 5 Pillars of College Planning #5 - Making Your College Decision](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/making-college-decision)
[Damian Winther, CFP® CSRIC®](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/author/damian-winther-cfp)
Aug 1, 2024 8:57:57 AM
Welcome back to the 5 Pillars of College Planning. We now shift our focus to the final Pillar — Making Your College Decision.
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Divorce can significantly impact various aspects of life, including your overall financial well-being. Understanding these impacts and planning...
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## [The 5 Pillars of College Planning #4 - Navigating College Scholarships and Loans](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/navigating-scholarships-loans)
[Damian Winther, CFP® CSRIC®](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/author/damian-winther-cfp)
Jun 20, 2024 9:04:31 AM
Welcome back to the 5 Pillars of College Planning. We now shift our focus to Pillar #4 — Navigating College Scholarships and Loans. We recommend to...
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## [The 5 Pillars of College Planning: #3 - The College Application Process](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/college-application-process)
[Damian Winther, CFP® CSRIC®](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/author/damian-winther-cfp)
May 30, 2024 8:30:00 AM
Welcome back to the 5 Pillars of College Planning. This blog will shift our focus to Pillar #3 — the College Application Process. With technological...
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## [Financial Surprises in Retirement and How to Manage Them](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/financial-surprises-retirement)
[Bridget Handke, CFP®, CAP®](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/author/bridget-handke-cfp-cap)
May 23, 2024 10:24:14 AM
Many people dream of retiring for years. As you approach this significant milestone in life, it's natural to anticipate the freedom and relaxation of...
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## [The 5 Pillars of College Planning: #2 - The College Search Process](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/college-search-process)
[Damian Winther, CFP® CSRIC®](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/author/damian-winther-cfp)
May 9, 2024 7:58:12 AM
Welcome back to the 5 Pillars of College Planning. In this blog, we will focus on the college search process and some of the factors you may want to...
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## [The 5 Pillars of College Planning: #1 - The College Savings Process](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/college-savings-process)
[Damian Winther, CFP® CSRIC®](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/author/damian-winther-cfp)
Apr 11, 2024 8:54:07 AM
As a dad of four, I'm embarking on the college planning process for the first time. I'm looking forward to helping my daughters find the perfect...
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Mar 14, 2024 8:50:20 AM
If you have lived for several decades, your personal finances have likely become more complex. You may have accumulated various retirement accounts...
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