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From Sean's Desk · July 2026

The World Cup Recap.

One tournament, three lessons — and every one is really about your money. Have a game plan, don't bet on seven names, and don't take the bait. Here's how we build the book for all three.

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Caregiving & LTC

The Phone Call You Are Not Ready For

What long-term care actually costs in 2026, the in-home care math most families never run, and the three documents your aging parents need on file before the phone rings.

Personal Journal · April 18, 2026
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Marriage & Money

The Money Conversation Most Couples Postpone Until It's a Crisis

Joint vs. separate accounts, the prenup most second marriages should have, financial infidelity, and the five-step California playbook for protecting yourself if the marriage ends.

Personal Journal · April 18, 2026
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Family & Money

The Will Should Be in the Room Before the Funeral

Why the inter-generational wealth-transfer conversation has gotten harder — and the one-page family-meeting agenda we send clients.

Personal Journal · April 18, 2026
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Health & Wealth

The $1,560 Supplement Line

What the wellness-influencer economy is doing to your household budget — and why a credentialed dietitian is worth more than the algorithm's favorite coach.

Personal Journal · April 18, 2026
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