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Love, Money, and Merging Bank Accounts: A (Mostly) Painless Guide to Newlywed Finances
Congratulations! You’ve found The One — the person who laughs at your jokes, tolerates your family, and said yes to marrying you. You’ve conquered the hard part (finding each other) and survived the wedding planning process (which, statistically speaking, is more stressful than assembling IKEA furniture without instructions). Now it’s time for your next great adventure: combining your finances. Cue the dramatic music. Because nothing says “happily ever after” quite like deba
Matthew Delaney
Nov 12


The Starbucks Dilemma: How Small Daily Choices Shape Long-Term Wealth
One of the most common conversations I have with clients revolves around a simple but powerful question: Where does all the money go? We work hard, we earn a good living, but at the end of the month the checking account seems to drain faster than we’d like. Often, the answer lies not in one large purchase, but in hundreds of small ones. This is what I call the “Starbucks dilemma”—spending more than we realize on coffee, meals, and convenience, while missing the opportunity t
Matthew Delaney
Nov 4


The Amazon Prime Problem: How “One-Click” Spending Eats Away at Your Future
For years, financial experts have warned us about the “Starbucks effect”—how small, repeated purchases can quietly drain our finances. But in today’s world, there’s a new culprit that deserves just as much attention: the Amazon Prime problem. Amazon Prime is a marvel of convenience. With free shipping, same-day delivery, and millions of products at our fingertips, it’s no wonder 200+ million people around the world subscribe. But the darker side of this convenience is how eas
Matthew Delaney
Oct 27


How to Talk to Family About Money (So It’s Not Awkward Later)
Money is one of the last real taboos in our culture. We talk about politics, relationships, and health far more openly than we do about...
Matthew Delaney
Oct 7


Getting Ready to Sell Your Business: What to Do Before You List
Selling a business is often the culmination of years—or decades—of hard work. Whether you’re planning to retire, pivot into a new...
Matthew Delaney
Sep 29


Philanthropy and Wealth: How Giving Back Can Benefit Your Financial Plan
As you navigate the complexities of wealth management, philanthropy often emerges as a key component of a comprehensive financial plan....
Matthew Delaney
Jul 3
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