Paragon Perspectives: 5 Financial Strategies Every Woman Over 40 Should Know

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5 Financial Strategies Every Woman Over 40 Should Know (Before It’s Too Late) Let’s be honest—turning 40 doesn’t magically come with a manual on navigating your finances. You’ve earned your experience, your independence, and possibly a few laugh lines along the way. But if your financial plan is still running on autopilot (or worse—denial), it’s time for a reality check. …

AI Disruption Market Update 2026

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Over the past few weeks, investors have grown increasingly concerned about how artificial intelligence (AI) may disrupt various industries — especially software. Rather than reacting to headlines, I thought it would be helpful to share how we are thinking about this at Paragon Wealth. Our goal is simple: understand the real risks, identify the real opportunities, and evaluate our holdings …

Paragon Perspectives: Major Changes to Parent PLUS Loans

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Major Changes Coming to Parent PLUS and Grad PLUS Loans in 2026: What Families Need to Know Starting July 1, 2026, federal student lending will undergo one of the most significant changes in decades. Under provisions of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” Parent PLUS loans will face strict new caps — and the Grad PLUS program will be eliminated …

Paragon Perspectives: Can I Afford a Summer Vacation?

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Paragon Perspectives: Can I Afford a Summer Vacation? Summer vacation season has a way of sneaking up on us. One minute you’re scrolling through photos of beaches and family trips, and the next you’re wondering whether booking a vacation is responsible — or reckless. It’s a fair question. And one we hear every year. Why This Question Feels So Heavy …

Paragon Perspectives: 5 Mistakes People In Their 50’s Make That Delay Retirement

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5 Mistakes People Make in Their 50s That Delay Retirement Your 50s are a pivotal decade for retirement planning. You’re often earning more than ever, but you’re also closer to the finish line. That combination makes this decade incredibly powerful — and surprisingly risky if certain details are overlooked. Here are five common mistakes we see that quietly delay retirement. …

Paragon Perspectives: The Long Watch

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Paragon Perspectives: The Long Watch – Exploring the forces shaping long-term investing decisions How Do Global Conflicts Affect My Portfolio? Real questions clients are asking about geopolitics and long-term investing Global headlines have a way of stirring investor anxiety — wars, elections, trade disputes, and shifting alliances can make even the steadiest markets feel unpredictable. At Paragon Wealth, we’ve received …

Paragon Perspectives: What a Raise Really Means

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A bigger salary is always good news, right? Not always. A recent story we came across proves that sometimes a raise looks better on paper than it does in your bank account. The Story:Someone recently accepted a new job with a $20,000 raise. They checked the benefits, thought everything looked fine, and signed on. But when payday rolled around, their …

Paragon Perspectives: Group Health 101 What Every Business Owner Needs To Know

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Whether you’re leading a small startup or managing a growing team, there’s one strategic move that often gets overlooked until it’s a little too late: offering group health insurance. Sure, it may not be as exciting as landing your next big client or launching a new product—but when it comes to building a loyal, productive team, health benefits are a …

Paragon Perspectives: The Psychology of Wealth

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The Psychology of Wealth – Why Even Millionaires Worry About Money More Money ≠ More Confidence You might assume that once you hit a certain number—$1 million, $3 million, $10 million—the financial anxiety magically disappears. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t. At Paragon Wealth, we work with plenty of successful clients—small business owners, pre-retirees, and yes, millionaires—and many of them share a …