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Matthew Gordon, CFP®, RLP®

How to Use Financial Life Planning to Prepare for a Sabbatical

September 10, 2024 | By Matthew Gordon, CFP®, RLP®

I am going to be taking a break from work for the whole month of April 2025. At Wealthstream Advisors, we created a sabbatical program similar to one that is offered to partners at one of the big four accounting firms. We have seen how their sabbatical program is not only good for morale but also good for business. The partners return more refreshed, more centered, and more productive. Their experience makes them more well-rounded and more attuned to the world.

Financial Life Planning: A Roadmap to Your Best Life

January 18, 2024 | By Matthew Gordon, CFP®, RLP®

 As financial planners, we get to assist people on a quest. Simply put, our job is twofold. 

Year-End Tax Planning Checklist: What to Look For Before December 31st

November 16, 2021 | By Matthew Gordon, CFP®, RLP®

As 2021 draws to a close, it’s a good time to make sure that your tax planning is set. To help minimize your tax payments over time, there are several items that should be completed before December 31st. In this article, we’ll cover the 10 critical areas you should focus on for your year-end tax checklist.

5 Things Investors Transitioning Into Retirement Cannot Afford to Overlook

November 18, 2020 | By Matthew Gordon, CFP®, RLP®

As you plan for retirement, it’s important to take time to consider the lifestyle you want and the financial resources you’ll need to support it. This Insight will cover the following 5 strategies for transitioning into this significant life stage, and ensuring it provides you and your loved ones the relaxation and fulfillment you deserve.

Reasons to Use a Donor Advised Fund for Your Charitable Giving

October 6, 2019 | By Matthew Gordon, CFP®, RLP®

Everyone has different reasons for donating to charity. Beyond the benefits to the community and the increased happiness of the donor, charitable donations are also an effective way to reduce your tax burden. Often, people tend to get so wrapped up in the why behind charitable giving that they forget about the how.

Mutual Funds and Exchange Traded Funds (ETF’s) – A Comparison

August 23, 2019 | By Matthew Gordon, CFP®, RLP®