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I’m glad you’re here. At 3 Financial Group, advocacy begins with listening and helping you understand how financial and legal decisions connect across your life. These resources were created to support that work — offering perspective, plain-English guidance, and thoughtful insight you can explore at your own pace.

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— Joanna Amberger JD | MBA | CFP®

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Answers by Joanna: Recession and Stock Market Performance

I’ve been asked recently about an inevitable recession and stock market performance. My answer to this question is broken down

Real Estate vs the Stock Market

While real estate can be a good addition to a portfolio, it does not come without risks.

Roth IRA vs. Traditional IRA: What You Need to Know

There are key tax, eligibility, penalty, and withdrawal differences between Roth IRAs and Traditional IRAs. Here’s what you need to

Considering retiring early? How to start FIRE

If you’re considering retiring early, there’s a chance that the FIRE movement will align with your goals.

Communication is Key in Generational Estate Planning

For most families, the estate planning process is more involved than simply naming beneficiaries. While the primary goal of estate

The Benefits and Drawbacks of FIRE

We’re going over the benefits and drawbacks to following the FIRE movement as you consider how to gain financial independence.

Your Guide to the FIRE Movement: How to Become Financially Independent

More and more people are looking to save enough money to retire as early as possible. What does the FIRE

3 Ways to Practice Strategic Financial Ignorance

Practicing strategic ignorance is about selecting which information you pay attention to, and which information to ignore.

When is it time to divorce? And how to prepare financially

It can be even more difficult to make the decision to divorce if you don’t feel financially ready – a