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Private equity has been viewed as one of the most sought-after investments in finance. Pension funds, Ivy League endowments, and some of the world’s wealthiest investors have poured billions into it. If these sophisticated investors all want p…

Concerns about the federal deficit have many people nearing retirement wondering how it might affect their financial future. Could taxes rise? Will inflation remain elevated? Could Social Security change? Those are important questions. But the bette…

Most people I talk to assume their bank or brokerage will make them whole if something goes wrong, like a hacked account, a fraudulent wire transfer, or a scam that seemed legitimate. That’s what I used to think, too. When I left Wall Street t…

In a lot of marriages, one person ends up running the money. It’s rarely a formal decision. One partner drifts toward the accounts, the passwords, the whole long-term plan, and over the years, it becomes their lane. That setup can work well fo…

Before he founded Lake Road Advisors, Paul Sydlansky, CFP®, spent 13 years at Morgan Stanley. That experience taught him a lot, including what was missing from the way most firms approach financial planning. In this video, he shares the story behind…

Your parents have always been sharp. From building a successful career to managing a household budget, they never missed a beat. They managed investments, handled negotiations, and kept every financial detail in order. Then one day, your mom can’t r…

Your home is more than a place to live. For most couples I work with, it is often the second-largest asset (after their investment accounts). And when you’re in your 50s, starting to think about what retirement actually looks like, that house…

You left that job five years ago. You remember the exit interview, the goodbye lunch, the handoff of your laptop. But do you remember what happened to your 401(k)? If not, you’re in good company. As long as your balance was high enough to avoi…

Clients often come to me asking for my take on financial advice they’ve picked up elsewhere. A sibling swears by a strategy that “changed everything.” A colleague shares something that’s working right now. Or they forward a social media clip with a…