Estate Planning for Long-Term Financial Freedom Red, White, and Prepared
PREPARING FOR LIFE’S ‘WHAT IFS’ Independence means being prepared. Estate planning includes documents like healthcare directives and durable powers of attorney, which let you choose who will make decisions for you if you’re unable to. This gives you the freedom to live confidently, knowing you’re protected, no matter what life throws your way. LEAVING A LEGACY With the right estate plan, you can leave a legacy that supports your family, your values, and your community. Whether through charitable giving, education funds, or passing down a family business, your independence lives on through intentional planning.
As the fireworks light up the sky and our U.S. flags fly high this month, it’s a natural time to reflect on the many ways we value freedom, including financial freedom. While estate planning may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the Fourth of July, as mentioned on the cover, it’s one of the most powerful tools for building long-term financial independence for yourself and your loved ones. CONTROL OVER YOUR ASSETS Estate planning lets you decide exactly how your assets will be managed, used, and passed on. Without a plan, courts or laws could make those decisions and may not reflect your wishes. By creating a will, trust, or power of attorney, you’re ensuring your wealth goes where you want — and when you want. That kind of control is financial freedom in action.
REDUCING TAXES AND PRESERVING WEALTH
A smart estate plan can help reduce the tax burden on your estate, preserving more of your hard-earned assets for future generations. This includes minimizing estate taxes, capital gains taxes, and even income taxes through strategic planning tools. Financial independence isn’t just about what you earn — it’s also about what you keep.
Remember, estate planning is a powerful step toward a future that’s truly yours.
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CHEESY TOMATO-BASIL STUFFED CHICKEN
Inspired by HalfBakedHarvest.com
INGREDIENTS
4–6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cups cherry tomatoes, divided
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2 cloves garlic, smashed 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup basil pesto
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained, oil reserved 2–3 tbsp sun-dried tomato oil
Chili flakes, to taste
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves Salt and pepper, to taste
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1. Preheat oven to 425 F. 2. Slice chicken down the middle horizontally (not cutting all the way through). 3. Spread pesto inside filleted chicken, then stuff with cheese and tomatoes before closing chicken, covering filling. 4. Place chicken in a large oven-safe skillet. Drizzle with oil. 5. Set the skillet over medium heat; cook 5 minutes. 6. Add 1 1/2 cups tomatoes, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and season with chili flakes. Cook 2–3 minutes, then remove from heat. 7. Bake in oven for 7–10 minutes until chicken is cooked through and tomatoes burst. 8. Toss remaining 1/2 cup tomatoes with basil, thyme, salt, and pepper. 9. Serve the chicken topped with fresh tomatoes. DIRECTIONS
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