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Retirement Article

Prepare Today To Help Avoid Working in Retirement Tomorrow

Learn how to overcome the fear of working in retirement. Explore strategies for income stability, healthcare costs, and debt management with Mercer Advisors.

Retirement Article

Maximizing Social Security Benefits After Divorce or Loss of Spouse

Divorced spouses and widows may qualify for Social Security benefits based on a former or deceased spouse’s earnings record. Discover strategies to maximize retirement income in 2026.

Tax Planning Article

IRMAA vs. Social Security Tax: What’s the Difference?

Discover the difference between IRMAA and Social Security tax. Learn strategies to help manage your Medicare premiums and optimize your retirement income.

Retirement Article

Why Getting the First Years Right May Matter Most

Retirement planning should account for more than life expectancy. Learn how to align retirement spending, lifestyle goals, and income strategy with your healthiest and most active years.

Financial Planning Guide

Why Every Family Needs A Financial Plan: A Friendly Guide to Feeling More Confident About Your Money

An easy‑to‑follow guide that explains the core pieces of a financial plan and helps families feel more confident, prepared, and in control of their money.

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Retirement Podcast

Episode 518 – You Can’t Take It with You: Living for Tomorrow and Today

John Walker and Jason O’Meara explore the Die with Zero philosophy, helping you balance saving for tomorrow with living fully today through intentional financial planning.

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Financial Planning Podcast

Episode 517 – 7 Common Wealth Management Mistakes to Avoid

John Walker and Jason O’Meara discuss the most common wealth management mistakes and how a coordinated financial plan can help you avoid them.

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Estate Planning Article

Using Retirement Trusts to Protect and Transfer IRAs

Learn how retirement trusts can protect IRAs, manage RMDs, and transfer assets under SECURE Act rules.

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Estate Planning Article

Using Retirement Trusts to Protect and Transfer IRAs

Learn how retirement trusts can protect IRAs, manage RMDs, and transfer assets under SECURE Act rules.

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Insurance Solutions Article

Personal Umbrella Insurance: FAQs to Help Protect Your Wealth

Umbrella insurance provides added liability protection beyond home and auto coverage. Learn who should consider it and how much coverage may be appropriate.

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Financial Planning Article

LifeCare Contracts: Time, Cost, and Long Term Care

Learn how LifeCare CCRC contracts work, why time horizon matters, and how refundable vs declining fees shape long-term cost.

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Financial Planning Podcast

Episode 513 – Planning Moves Pre-Retirees Should Know

Learn about the often-overlooked financial planning opportunities that become available at age 59½, including Roth conversions and healthcare strategies.

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Financial Planning Podcast

Episode 511 – Donations to Charity and Your Tax Planning

Explore how the new tax landscape affects charitable giving. Learn strategies to maximize your donations and tax benefits with insights from Mercer Advisors.

Further Learning

Tax Planning Webinar

Tax Filing Is Not the Same as Tax Planning

In this webinar, we break down proactive tax planning, Roth conversions, and key changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to help reduce your lifetime tax liability.

Market Commentary Article

Surprisingly Strong Earnings Bolster the Stock Market

S&P 500 companies reported surprisingly strong earnings, providing a powerful lift for stocks

Investment Management Article

What a Stock Split Means for Your Portfolio

Explore how a stock split affects your portfolio and learn comprehensive strategies for managing concentrated positions, tax exposure, and charitable giving.

Estate Planning Article

Building a Lasting Legacy in the Era of the Great Wealth Transfer

Learn effective inheritance planning strategies from specialists. Get guidance on tax-efficient wealth transfer, trusts, and preserving your family legacy.

About Mercer Advisors

We exist so you don’t have to worry about money. For more than 40 years, we’ve taken the sophisticated, time-tested approach that many ultra-high net worth individuals use to help manage their financial lives and made it accessible to more families.

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