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Sensible Welcomes New Operations Team Member

Sensible Staff
June 26, 2025

The operations team at Sensible has a new associate. Meet Paul Burgholzer, and hear about his path to the financial services industry.

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Portfolio Theory for Beginning Investors 

Olivia Harrison
May 28, 2025

Investing can feel overwhelming. This guide will help you understand our research-backed approach to portfolio theory.

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President Trump, The Economy, And Your Investments

Rick Miller
May 28, 2025

Let’s discuss President Trump’s policy changes and how they might affect the economy, your financial plan, and investments.

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What is FCASH and Your Core Position?

Learn how your core position determines where your cash is held, and how it impacts accounts at Fidelity, Schwab, and more.

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Non-Retirement Social Security Benefits: Family Benefits 

Social Security Family Benefits or “spousal” or “child” benefits can benefit family members based on a retired worker’s earnings record.

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The Social Security Fairness Act – Leveling Retirement Income for All 

The Social Security Fairness Act allows public servants to draw pensions and Social Security if they worked enough in the private sector.

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Common investing advice can be lousy for many people. Here, I’ll make the case that some investing rules of thumb are off base.  

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The financial planning profession is full of designations. Let’s discuss what they cover, and which ones could fit your needs.

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