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Melissa Cox | Jun 6, 2025

Facts About Tax-Deferred Investing: Grow Your Money, Reduce Your Tax Bill

Roth IRAs
Wealth Building
Tax-deferred accounts are powerful tools for long-term wealth building. Learn how they work, who benefits most, and how to use tax strategies—like Roth IRAs
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Melissa Cox | May 30, 2025

The Invisible Cost of Financial Avoidance: What You’re Losing by Not Facing Your Money

Financial Avoidance
Avoiding your money isn’t harmless—it’s costly. Learn how financial avoidance quietly drains your wealth and creates chaos for your loved ones, and how a CFP®
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Melissa Cox | May 25, 2025

Phantom Income: The Hidden Tax Trap Every Smart Investor Needs to Know

Hidden Tax Trap
Panthom Income
Phantom income can lead to surprise tax bills—even when you don’t receive a dime. Learn what causes it, where it hides, and how to build a smart tax-aware
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Melissa Cox | May 23, 2025

From Fear to Freedom: How Financial Anxiety Impacts Your Money Decisions

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Financial Anxiety
Money Decisions
Is money stress running the show? Learn how fear influences your financial decisions—and how to take control with the help of a CFP® and author of Future
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Melissa Cox | May 21, 2025

Building Your Financial House with Purpose

Building Your Financial House
Learn how true financial success isn't about chasing returns — it's about building a strong, intentional financial house that supports you through every life
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Melissa Cox | May 16, 2025

Why Comparing Yourself to Others Hurts Your Wallet (and How to Stop)

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Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
Scrolling social media and feeling behind? You’re not alone. Learn why comparison drains your bank account—and how to reclaim financial peace with guidance from
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Melissa Cox | May 12, 2025

Can You Really Afford That? A Smart Framework for Big Financial Decisions in Dallas

Financial Decisions
Smart Framework
Discover a practical decision-making framework to confidently evaluate big purchases like cars, homes, and vacations. Tailored for Dallas-area professionals and
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Melissa Cox | May 9, 2025

5 Ways to Overcome Scarcity Thinking and Start Building Wealth | Future-Focused Wealth

Overcome Scarcity
Building Wealth
If you’ve ever felt like there’s never enough—money, time, or opportunities—you may be stuck in scarcity thinking. Learn how to shift your mindset and start
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Melissa Cox | May 6, 2025

The Ultimate Guide to Roth Conversions

Roth IRAs
Dallas CFP
Thinking about converting to a Roth IRA? Here’s everything you need to know—when, why, and how to do it right—with expert insights from a Dallas CFP®.
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Melissa Cox | May 5, 2025

Credit vs. Debt: Smart Strategies to Build Credit and Avoid Traps

Credit vs. Debt
Learn the difference between credit and debt—and how to use credit to your advantage. This essential guide for Dallas-area professionals helps you build wealth
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Melissa Cox | May 2, 2025

How Emotions Shape Your Financial Decisions

Financial Decisions
Future Focused Wealth
Ever felt financial regret or impulse-spent after a tough day? You’re not alone. Learn how emotions influence your financial behavior—and how to take back
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Melissa Cox | May 1, 2025

Needs vs. Wants: How to Make Smarter Spending Decisions Without Sacrificing Joy

Smarter Spending Decisions
Needs vs. Wants
Learn how to distinguish needs from wants using a values-based approach to budgeting. Ideal for Dallas professionals and families aiming to align spending with
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At Future-Focused Wealth, we provide personalized investment management and strategic wealth planning tailored to your unique goals. Our mission? To be your trusted financial partner—guiding you every step of the way.

 

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