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Kansas couple charged with collecting man’s retirement while keeping his body in their home 6 years Prosecutors say Lynn Ritter and Kirk Ritter, both 61, continued depositing and spending from Carroll’s bank account even while his body became “mummified” on a bed in the home he owned.

We all want to know, “What’s next for the financial markets?” But no one knows for sure.

Where Is the Market Headed? We all know the stock market can be unpredictable. We all want to know, “What’s next for the financial markets?”

Tax deferral—the secret weapon for savvy investors. How can this powerful tool work for you?

Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.

The IRS can tax up to 85% of Social Security benefits. It may be possible to manage the tax bill.

Social Security Taxes Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.

Do you know the best way to set your child up for collegiate success? Make sure with this miniature guide to financial aid options.

Financial Aid for Students 101 Help your college-bound child explore scholarships, grants, and more with this article on paying for higher education.

Exciting news on Real Wealth Podcast, sponsored by Leading Edge Financial Planning! Join host Mike Proctor as he chats with John Denny, the brains behind Exit MAP - your go-to for seamless business transitions. With 30+ years of success, John spills the beans on entrepreneurial journeys and invaluable tools for advisors.

🔑 Unlock the secrets to business transitions, exit planning, and savvy financial moves. Dive into this eye-opening talk with John Denny! 🌟

Check out this video on taxes.

The Facts About Income Tax Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.

Is your household's inflation rate higher than the national average?

Inflation & Retirement Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.

The savings rate is the government’s estimate of how much U.S. households are saving.

U.S. Personal Savings Rate What can be learned from the savings rate?

Lost 401(k)s are a huge issue, with over 24 million forgotten. Learn more about what you can do in our new article.

Find That Lost Retirement Account With over 24 million “forgotten” 401(k) accounts, you may be surprised to learn of your unclaimed “found” money.

A retiree’s should reflect the lifestyle choices he or she makes in . Does yours?

Does Your Portfolio Fit Your Retirement Lifestyle? Lifestyle considerations in creating your retirement portfolio.

Did you know that women control 51% of all personal wealth in the United States?

Women on the Rise Explore the growing influence women wield over the economy with this handy infographic.

Retirement is the start of your next big adventure. What type of retirement do you dream of? Read more here:

Choose Your Own Retirement Adventure Retirement is one of the greatest adventures you’ll have. Which retirement adventure will you choose?

Trying to decide whether to buy or rent a home? There are 4 important questions you should consider.

To Buy or Not to Buy The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.

Some firms create a “sources and uses of funds” statement to evaluate operations. What does yours say?

What Is My Current Cash Flow? Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.

Retirement choices can be intimidating. This piece helps you pick the right strategy for your business and employees.

Retirement Plan Choices for Small Businesses Retirement choices can be intimidating. Picking the right strategy.

Despite a challenging start to Q4 due to rising bond yields and monetary policy concerns, optimism surged with new inflation data and Fed Chair Jerome Powell's encouraging remarks, leading to a market rally.

Quarterly Market Insights | Q4 2023 Mike is a financial planner with more than 13 years of experience and founded Leading Edge Financial Planning, LLC in 2017. He truly cares about people, tells groan-worthy dad jokes to his 3 kids and wife, and loves cheering on the K-State Wildcats. Mike offices at the Wichita location.

Take an inside look into Simplified Employee Pension plans.

Is a SEP-IRA Right for Your Business? For some, the idea of establishing a retirement strategy evokes worries about complicated reporting and administration.

For many, retirement starts a new phase of life. Are you getting prepared for your new phase?

Saving for Retirement This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.

Ready to retire, but not ready to stop working? Check out this video for a fresh way to look at encore career options.

Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.

What would you rather have: $500 today or a 50% chance at $2,000 tomorrow? Know your risk profile.

What Is My Risk Tolerance? This questionnaire will help determine your tolerance for investment risk.

What can a fairy tale teach us about goal-setting success? Watch our video and find out.

Once Upon a Goal Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.

Whether you are already retired or just starting to prepare, take a look at your home. Is rightsizing the right decision?

Rightsizing for Retirement What does your home really cost?