<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Ehlen Heldman]]></title><description><![CDATA[www.ehlenheldman.com]]></description><link>https://ehlenheldman-10111148.brqaaccount.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:16:09 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://ehlenheldman-10111148.brqaaccount.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Capital Gains Planning Requires Looking Beyond This Year’s Tax Bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Capital Gains Planning Requires Looking Beyond This Year. Capital gains planning is about more than this year's tax bill. Learn how investment sales can affect your portfolio, retirement, income, charitable goals, and future taxes.]]></description><link>https://ehlenheldman-10111148.brqaaccount.com/post/capital-gains-planning-requires-looking-beyond-this-year-s-tax-bill</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6af30ad2228a41a11c463cc7</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>broadridge2</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should I Sell Investments Before The End Of The Year?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Should I Sell Investments Before The End Of The Year? Learn what to consider before selling, including capital gains, tax-loss harvesting, investment goals, timing, and your overall financial plan.]]></description><link>https://ehlenheldman-10111148.brqaaccount.com/post/should-i-sell-investments-before-the-end-of-the-year</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6af30ad2228a41a11c463ccb</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>broadridge2</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tax Planning Is About Decisions, Not Just Deductions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tax Planning Is About Decisions, Not Just Deductions. Tax planning is about more than deductions. Learn how decisions about investments, retirement, charitable giving, business spending, and timing can affect your taxes and financial plan.]]></description><link>https://ehlenheldman-10111148.brqaaccount.com/post/tax-planning-is-about-decisions-not-just-deductions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6af30ad2228a41a11c463cc9</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>broadridge2</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Are The Biggest Tax Mistakes People Make?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What Are The Biggest Tax Mistakes People Make? Learn about common tax mistakes, from waiting until tax season to ignoring income changes, investment gains, retirement withdrawals, and missed planning opportunities.]]></description><link>https://ehlenheldman-10111148.brqaaccount.com/post/what-are-the-biggest-tax-mistakes-people-make</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6af30ad2228a41a11c463cc6</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>broadridge2</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looking at Taxes Through Your Entire Financial Picture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking at Taxes Through Your Entire Financial Picture. Tax planning works best when you look at your entire financial picture. See how income, investments, retirement, business decisions, and timing can connect.]]></description><link>https://ehlenheldman-10111148.brqaaccount.com/post/looking-at-taxes-through-your-entire-financial-picture</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6af30ad2228a41a11c463cca</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>broadridge2</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Accounts vs. 529 Plans: Which One Is Right for Your Goal?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Planning Perspective | Trump Accounts vs. 529 Plans: Which One Is Right for Your Goal? Compare Trump Accounts and 529 plans by looking at the goal first, including education savings, long-term investing, and when using both may make sense.]]></description><link>https://ehlenheldman-10111148.brqaaccount.com/post/trump-accounts-vs-529-plans-which-one-is-right-for-your-goal</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6af30ad12fc218563590446a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>broadridge2</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Income Is Actually Taxable?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What Income Is Actually Taxable? Learn how wages, investments, retirement withdrawals, Social Security, business income, and other sources can affect your tax picture.]]></description><link>https://ehlenheldman-10111148.brqaaccount.com/post/what-income-is-actually-taxable</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6af30ad2228a41a11c463cc5</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>broadridge2</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retirement Planning Is Also Tax Planning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Retirement Planning Is Also Tax Planning. Learn how account types, withdrawal timing, investments, and income changes can affect your retirement tax strategy.]]></description><link>https://ehlenheldman-10111148.brqaaccount.com/post/retirement-planning-is-also-tax-planning</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6af30ad02fc218563590445e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>broadridge2</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Will Retirement Income Be Taxed?]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Will Retirement Income Be Taxed? Understand when retirement income may be taxable and why the source and timing of Social Security, retirement withdrawals, investments, and other income matter.]]></description><link>https://ehlenheldman-10111148.brqaaccount.com/post/when-will-retirement-income-be-taxed</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6af30ad12fc218563590446b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>broadridge2</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Biggest Tax Savings Happen Before Tax Season Begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Biggest Tax Savings Happen Before Tax Season Begins. The biggest tax planning opportunities often happen before tax season. Learn practical steps to consider now, including withholding, retirement contributions, investments, charitable giving, and business decisions.]]></description><link>https://ehlenheldman-10111148.brqaaccount.com/post/the-biggest-tax-savings-happen-before-tax-season-begins</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6af30ad02fc2185635904459</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>broadridge2</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Should You Start Tax Planning?]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Should You Start Tax Planning? Learn why planning before tax season gives you more time to evaluate income, investments, retirement, charitable giving, and business decisions.]]></description><link>https://ehlenheldman-10111148.brqaaccount.com/post/when-should-you-start-tax-planning</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6af30ad02fc218563590445c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>broadridge2</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Financial Security Is About Confidence, Not Just Money]]></title><description><![CDATA[Financial Security Is About Confidence, Not Just Money. Financial security isn't only about how much money you have. Learn how financial planning can create confidence through preparation, flexibility, clear priorities, and informed decisions.]]></description><link>https://ehlenheldman-10111148.brqaaccount.com/post/financial-security-is-about-confidence-not-just-money</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6af30ad02fc2185635904461</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>broadridge2</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Do I Prepare My Family For A Financial Emergency?]]></title><description><![CDATA[How Do I Prepare My Family For A Financial Emergency? Learn how to prepare your family for a financial emergency with practical steps for emergency savings, financial organization, legal authority, income protection, and family communication.]]></description><link>https://ehlenheldman-10111148.brqaaccount.com/post/how-do-i-prepare-my-family-for-a-financial-emergency</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6af30ad12fc2185635904468</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>broadridge2</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caring For Parents Requires Financial Planning Too]]></title><description><![CDATA[Caring For Parents Requires Financial Planning Too. Caring for aging parents involves more than day-to-day help. Learn how financial planning can prepare families for changing needs, responsibilities, resources, and care decisions.]]></description><link>https://ehlenheldman-10111148.brqaaccount.com/post/caring-for-parents-requires-financial-planning-too</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6af30ad02fc2185635904465</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>broadridge2</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Accounts: Why Starting Early Can Matter More Than Saving More]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Planning Perspective | Trump Accounts: Why Starting Early Can Matter More Than Saving More. Explore why starting early can matter with a Trump Account and how time, investing, and family goals can shape a child's long-term financial head start.]]></description><link>https://ehlenheldman-10111148.brqaaccount.com/post/trump-accounts-why-starting-early-can-matter-more-than-saving-more</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6af30ad12fc2185635904469</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>broadridge2</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Can I Help My Aging Parents Without Hurting My Own Finances?]]></title><description><![CDATA[How Can I Help My Aging Parents Without Hurting My Own Finances? Learn how to help aging parents financially without putting your own retirement, emergency savings, children, or long-term financial security at risk.]]></description><link>https://ehlenheldman-10111148.brqaaccount.com/post/how-can-i-help-my-aging-parents-without-hurting-my-own-finances</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6af30ad02fc218563590445b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>broadridge2</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Greatest Financial Gift May Be The Conversations You Have Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Greatest Financial Gift May Be The Conversations You Have Today. Financial conversations can be as valuable as an inheritance. Learn what families should discuss about money, responsibilities, values, and financial decisions before they're needed.]]></description><link>https://ehlenheldman-10111148.brqaaccount.com/post/the-greatest-financial-gift-may-be-the-conversations-you-have-today</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6af30ad02fc218563590445d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>broadridge2</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should I Leave An Inheritance Or Give While I'm Living?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Should I Leave An Inheritance Or Give While I'm Living? Should you leave an inheritance or give money while you're living? Explore the benefits, risks, family considerations, and planning factors behind lifetime gifting and inheritance decisions.]]></description><link>https://ehlenheldman-10111148.brqaaccount.com/post/should-i-leave-an-inheritance-or-give-while-i-m-living</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6af30ad02fc2185635904466</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>broadridge2</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Estate Planning Is About Control, Not Just Taxes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Estate Planning Is About Control, Not Just Taxes. Estate planning is about more than minimizing taxes. Learn how thoughtful planning helps you control who makes decisions, who receives your assets, and how your wealth supports your family's future.]]></description><link>https://ehlenheldman-10111148.brqaaccount.com/post/estate-planning-is-about-control-not-just-taxes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6af30ad02fc2185635904463</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>broadridge2</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do I Really Need A Trust?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do I Really Need A Trust? Do you really need a trust? Learn what a trust does, when it may be useful, and how it can help families manage inheritances, children, incapacity, and complex family circumstances.]]></description><link>https://ehlenheldman-10111148.brqaaccount.com/post/do-i-really-need-a-trust</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6af30ad02fc2185635904462</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>broadridge2</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>