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In the Community: Sip, Shred & Simplify365®
Football, Friends, and One Less Thing on Your List At Vance Wealth, we know not every financial task is fun — but with the right people, even shredding paperwork can feel like a win. That’s the idea behind Sip, Shred & Simplify365®, our annual fall tradition where game day meets peace of mind. Each year,…
Are You Relying on Year-End Purchases for Tax Savings? Let’s Build a Smarter Plan
As the year comes to a close, many business owners feel pressured to make last-minute purchases—such as trucks or machinery—to take advantage of tax deductions. However, if you’re buying equipment you don’t truly need just to lower your tax bill, it may be time to rethink your strategy. Short-Term vs. Long-Term Tax Savings Focusing solely…
To Freeze or Not to Freeze: Safeguarding Your Financial Security. Simple steps to protect your credit!
To freeze or not to freeze… We’ve had a few questions recently around freezing credit, so we thought it best to share some great steps you can take to protect yourself! Essentially, freezing credit helps protect you from having identity thieves open credit accounts in your name. Once your credit is frozen, the credit reporting…
2025 OBBBA Tax Law Changes: What They Mean for You
A Historic Update to the Tax Code In July 2025, Congress passed and the President signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) a sweeping piece of legislation that makes permanent some of the most impactful provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts & Jobs Act while introducing a range of new deductions, thresholds, and incentives.…
AdVanced Perspective: Summer 2025 Newsletter
Our Summer Newsletter is here created with your questions, goals, and next chapter in mind. This season, we opened a new office, celebrated big milestones, and helped clients navigate meaningful transitions including one powerful retirement story that reminds us why planning is about more than just numbers. In this issue, you’ll find: Click the image…
What To Do After Losing a Spouse: Financial Guidance for Moving Forward
Navigating life after the loss of a spouse is an experience that can’t be completely planned for. No checklist or article can fully prepare you for the quiet moments, the tough decisions, or the unexpected waves of emotion that follow. In those first few months, the world often feels unfamiliar—and the future, uncertain. But even…
How to Give Without Creating Dependency: A Legacy of Empowerment
An Insightful Q&A with Vance Wealth Partner, Jerrod Ferguson When it comes to creating a legacy, many families ask how they can support their loved ones without unintentionally enabling unhealthy financial habits. It’s a thoughtful question and one we help clients navigate with care. Here, Jerrod shares a simple strategy for giving during your lifetime…
Summer Reflections from John Vance
A Season of Milestones To Our Vance Wealth Friends and Family, It’s been a summer of momentum and milestones, with the perfect mix of family time, quick getaways, and a few big wins at the office. In May, we celebrated a proud family moment: Lauren graduated from Boise State with her degree in Health Sciences…
Greater Clarity, Better Planning: How the Latest Tax Code Updates Support Your Life & Legacy
Greater Clarity, Better Planning: How the Latest Tax Code Updates Support Your Life & Legacy From ADVANCED Perspective — 2025 Quarter 4 For years, tax uncertainty shaped the way we planned. Now, with the recent passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), we can move forward with clarity. “This new legislation gives us…