In a world overflowing with information, opinions, and instant answers, there is one phrase that has quietly become rare—and incredibly powerful: “I don’t know.” Today, everyone is expected to be an expert. A quick Google search, a social media post, or an AI-generated summary can create the illusion of certainty. We skim headlines, absorb sound …
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When winter fades and slips away,And longer grows each gentle day,A softer breeze begins to play—That’s springtime in Ohio. Along the shore of Lake Erie blue,The ice melts down, the sky turns new,The water warms in brighter hue,And gulls cry out on cue. The Cuyahoga River bends and flows,Past city steel and melting snows,It carries …
We’re Here to Help You Stay on Course After more than two and a half decades in the senior services industry, I have learned that life is not a straight line. It is a series of decisions—some good, some bad—and often a few that fall somewhere in between. In our younger years, mistakes are usually …
After more than 25 years as an independent business owner, specializing in sophisticated, multidisciplinary estate planning, people often assume the moments I value most are tied to growth milestones, significant cases, or financial wins. Those moments matter, of course. But the two days I truly love the most each month are far simpler: the first …
We live in a time defined by spectacle. Everywhere we look, we are surrounded by glitz and bling, curated images of extraordinary lives, and constant reminders that bigger, faster, louder, and more luxurious is somehow better. Social media celebrates milestones as performances. Advertising promises happiness through upgrades. Even our personal accomplishments can feel as though …
Every now and then, you hit a milestone that makes you stop, take a breath, and reflect. For me, one of those moments happened recently when I realized it had been over a year since our second book was released. Time moves quickly when you’re doing meaningful work, but this anniversary deserves a pause and …
Thomas Edison famously said that success is “99% perspiration and 1% genius.” It is one of those quotes that sounds simple, almost obvious, yet becomes more profound the longer you live and work. In a culture that celebrates breakthrough ideas and overnight success stories, Edison’s words are a reminder that inspiration is only the spark. …
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As an estate planning professional with over two decades of experience, I’ve witnessed firsthand the difference between ordinary planning and strategic, multidisciplinary estate design. Most people approach estate planning like they’re playing checkers—simple moves, short-term thinking, and reactive decisions. At our firm, we play chess. Every move is intentional. Every piece is part of a …
Build Legacy and Lessons, Not Just Wealth When we talk about estate planning, most people think about wills, trusts, and tax strategies. But true legacy planning is about more than documents. True legacy planning is about preparing the next generation to manage what they will one day inherit. One of the most powerful (and overlooked) …
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A poem written by: Skip Skolnik, Founder & President Without a plan comes frustration,Families tangled in duplication.But with clear thought and firm direction,We help guide your wealth to succession. Our goal is protection, not taxation,A structured, balanced allocation.Through teamwork, trust, and dedication,We help craft a plan of perfection. Assets grow with multiplication,Shielded strongly from litigation.The …
Libby Skolnik Budweg is an investment advisory representative of and provides advisory services through CoreCap Advisors, LLC. Skolnik Retirement Solutions and CoreCap Advisors are separate and unaffiliated entities.
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