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11/28/2025

Adding to our Big, Ugly List of Retirement Mistakes That Blow Up Nest Eggs... Mistake #65: Falling for Sophisticated Financial Scams:

Today’s scams are frighteningly polished. Criminals spoof real company phone numbers, clone legitimate websites, use AI to mimic voices, and know just enough about you from data breaches and social media to sound convincing.

Retirees are especially targeted because scammers assume you have savings and may be less familiar with newer tech tricks.

Mistake #65 Falling for Sophisticated Financial Scams Once upon a time, scams were easy to spot: bad spelling, weird emails, urgent wire transfers to a prince in another country.Not anymore.Today’s scams are frighteningly polished. Criminals spoof real company phone numbers, clone legitimate websi...

08/27/2025

How to Become a Client of Seastrunk Financial (And Why You Should)

First things first: At Seastrunk Financial, your secrets are safe. Whatever you share with us—whether it’s a messy pile of statements, private account details, or even money mistakes you’d rather forget—stays between us. Total confidentiality. No exceptions.

Our First Meeting How to Become a Client of Seastrunk Financial (And Why You Should)First things first: At Seastrunk Financial, your secrets are safe. Whatever you share with us—whether it’s a messy pile of statements, private account details, or even money mistakes you’d rather forget—stays...

08/18/2025

Read This Before You Retire.
I made a blunt checklist of the 64 retirement mistakes that quietly wreck nest eggs—Social Security timing, RMD penalties, IRMAA gotchas, bad withdrawal order, and more. Grab it. Fix it.
Built from our CFP®‑led “Base Facts” planning and real plan stress‑tests.

The Big, Ugly List of Retirement Mistakes That Blow Up Nest Eggs (Read this before you click anything, sign anything, or “wing it.”) Dear Friend,If we were having coffee, I’d slide one sheet of paper across the table and say: “These are the landmines. Step on even a few and you’ll feel it ...

11/18/2024

Retired South Carolinians and those 65 and older should be aware of the tax deductions and exemptions SC offers.

Retired South Carolinians and those 65 and older should be aware of the tax deductions and exemptions SC offers. Not all of these tax deductions and exemptions apply to every taxpayer. But if you’ve retired or reached age 65, here are 5 South Carolina Individual Income Tax deductions and exemption...

07/17/2024

"Their mistake is your responsibility." If you recently received an email from the Social Security Administration, don't ignore it. According to the agency, millions of people who created an online My Social Security account before September 18, 2021, will soon have to switch to a Login.gov account to continue to access their information.

Social Security is counting on its Login.gov service to shrink lengthy wait times for people who need to call the agency.

12/01/2023

Concerned about the government debt ceiling and how it may affect your money? Here is how Seastrunk Financial, via Fidelity Investments, protects your cash.

The debt ceiling could raise questions about the safety of your cash. Here are some answers.

11/05/2023

Know where you stand for retirement in just 60 seconds!
Answer 6 simple questions to get your score and additional steps to consider as you prepare for retirement.

Free Retirement Readiness Assessment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ef2-_Ti1OTQKnow where you stand for retirement in just 60 seconds. Answer 6 simple questions to get your score and additional steps to consider as you prepare for retirement.Click here to get started.

08/12/2022

4 Important Things to Know About Certified Financial PlannerTM Professionals

When it comes to managing your money, your financial needs must come first. You must be confident that any financial advice you receive is right for you, con...

08/08/2022

Series I bonds are a popular savings investment that can also help you save on taxes…but the federal income tax consequences can be complex.

06/03/2022

Amazing data...
- 36% of those making >$250k live paycheck to paycheck
- Over 50% amongst high-income Millennials (late 20s to early 40s)
Not struggling, but everything coming in is going out.
"1/3rd Making $250k Live Paycheck-To-Paycheck"

A survey suggests inflation is taking a bite out of budgets at all ends of the pay spectrum.

06/08/2021

IRS Releases Child Tax Credit Payment Dates—Here’s When Families Can Expect Relief

Advance payments of the newly expanded and fully refundable credit of up to $3,000 per qualifying child will hit bank accounts once a month between July and December.

05/05/2021

Anyone can call themselves a “financial planner” or “wealth advisor.” FINRA tracks 212 specialized designations, up from 184 only three years ago. The alphabet soup is mystifying for investors. It’s baffling for advisors. And it’s getting worse.

Anyone can call themselves a wealth advisor these days. Here are credentials that count.