November 2025

Side hustles have become a normal part of life. Maybe you drive for a rideshare app after work, sell custom candles online, or do a bit of freelance design on weekends. Whatever your side gig looks like, the extra income feels great—until tax season rolls around and things get complicated.

Caring for aging parents is one of those life chapters that arrives quietly, then suddenly becomes all-consuming. One day, you’re helping with errands or sorting mail; before long, you’re managing appointments, medications, and the costs that come with both.

Divorce changes more than your relationship status. It reshapes your entire financial life—how you earn, spend, save, and plan for the future. While many people focus on filing taxes correctly after a split, the truth is that the real work goes far beyond that one return.

Passing on a business is one of the biggest financial moves a small business owner will ever make. It’s also one of the most overlooked. Many entrepreneurs spend years refining products, training staff, and growing revenue—but put off deciding what happens when they eventually step back.