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Protect Yourself from WhatsApp Scams

Impersonators are using WhatsApp to pose as adviser personnel, urging clients to make financial moves like buying or selling securities. This WhatsApp scam is a fraudulent tactic designed to deceive and exploit. 
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Navigating the Transition into Adulthood: A Guide for New Adults and Their Families

Reaching adulthood is a major milestone. It comes with new freedom and opportunities, as well as responsibilities. This guide is intended to highlight some of financial and legal steps to consider as you step into this new phase of life.
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How to Approach Estate Planning in 2025

Estate planning can feel like an overwhelming task, but careful preparation offers a powerful way to ensure your legacy, plan for your loved ones, and manage tax liabilities. With 2025 well underway, it’s particularly important to focus on estate planning now, as potential changes to tax laws could have a significant impact on your plans. Whether you’re new to estate planning or revisiting your strategy, understanding the key elements is essential.
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Economic & Market Commentary

From Chaos to Clarity

It’s been a turbulent few weeks in the market. People are asking questions about what’s going on, and rightly so.
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Welcome Meredith and Steven!

We are pleased to welcome Meredith Correia and Steven Kirk to Howland Capital.
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A Future-Ready Guide to 529 Plans for Parents and Grandparents in 2025

If you are a parent or grandparent, securing your child’s or grandchild's future after high school is undoubtedly a priority, and saving for further education and training is a crucial first step. Enter the 529 plan – a beacon of strategic savings that combines investment potential with tax benefits.
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Real vs. Robo-Advisers: Why Personalized Advice Matters

When deciding between a human financial adviser and a robo-adviser, understanding the unique value each brings to the table is crucial. While robo-advisers offer affordability and convenience, human financial advisers provide personalized guidance that technology alone cannot replicate.
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Celebrating Gardner Jackson

After nearly two decades at Howland Capital, we celebrate the career and contributions of Gardner Jackson as he moves into retirement. Since joining our firm in 2005, Gardner has been an invaluable member of our team, recognized for his thoughtful approach to investment management and his dedication to serving high-net-worth individuals, professionals, and athletes.
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Taxing Matters

2025 Tax Legislation Landscape

Looking ahead to 2025, all eyes are on the sunsetting Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (“TCJA”). As written, much of this extensive tax reform bill is set to expire at the end of 2025, unless Congress can extend the provisions or make them permanent. The portions set to return to their previous levels include cuts to individual tax rates, expansions of various deductions and credits, and the significant increase in the federal estate tax exemption.
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Fixed Income Q4 2024

At its highly anticipated September meeting, the Federal Reserve opted to kick off its rate cutting cycle with a 0.50% cut. They continued this path with a 0.25% cut in December, bringing the target rate to a range of 4.25% to 4.50%.
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Equities Q4 2024

It’s a New Year, the market just pulled an all-nighter, and the punch bowl is still half full. The stock market finished 2024 at both a celebratory and precarious spot. Investors have many reasons to cheer following the S&P 500 Index’s second year in a row of returns exceeding 20%. The last time this happened was in the late 1990s.
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Economy Q4 2024

Despite considerable uncertainty surrounding the U.S. election, monetary policy, and geopolitical factors, 2024 proved to be a year of resiliency for the economy. Consumer spending remained strong, buoyed by a rising stock market, falling interest rates, and a healthy labor market
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