Signed into law January 5, 2025 This law repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and...
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January Market Commentary: Seems Like Old Times?
Seems Like Old Times? December Recap and January Outlook The inauguration of only the second U.S. president to win two non-consecutive terms (Grover Cleveland was the first) is historic by a host of measures. Starting a second term of office with the president’s party...
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Marriage and Money: Six Mistakes to Avoid
Written By: Michael Collins When it comes to marriage, you want to do things right. The same thing with finances. Money doesn't have to be a difficult topic. Here are six money mistakes you and your spouse can avoid: Set goals. He is a spender; she is a saver. Or, he...
Educators Retiring in 2020
Written by Mason Moses. As an educator who may be considering retirement, it is important to evaluate how you can maximize your benefits. 2020 has been the most difficult time many professionals have faced within the educational field, making the desire to...
Not Every Financial Shock Makes the News
Written by: Mason MosesIt has been challenging over the last several months to turn on the news and not hear the talking heads discuss how the COVID-19 financial shock has impacted the economy short-term and the potential long-term ramifications. COVID-19 aside, many...
The Financial Planning Jigsaw Puzzle
You sit down with a financial advisor, they ask a few questions and they recommend your investment plan should be 60% stock and 40% bonds. That mix of assets has been recommended for decades and for some it may be the right strategy. Our view of financial planning is...
4 steps to help you create a budget so you can build savings and retire with confidence
Written by Doug White. You need a budget if you... Wonder where all your money went each month. Have goals for savings but you don’t think you have any money to save. Haven’t started putting anything away towards retirement or other long term goals. Have debt that...
History Tells Us the Financial Sun Will Shine Again
Written by Mark Essenfeld, CFP®. When I was quite young, the next-door neighbors were Mr. & Mrs. Hansen. I didn’t know their first names as kids addressed adults Mr. & Mrs. at that time. It seemed to me that Mr. & Mrs. Hansen were really old, probably...
Writing an Impactful Financial Plan Can Increase Your Success by 42%
A good financial plan addresses a number of financial aspects: goals, savings, investments, taxes, insurance, and estate plans. Your financial plan will be a snapshot in time that predicts your retirement savings and income based on your current behaviors. At the end...
The Coronavirus Shopping Frenzy Is Proof That Emergency Savings Are a Must
A healthy emergency fund is an important barometer of good financial health. Having three to six months of monthly expenses saved increases the likelihood that you and your family will be able to handle an unforeseen expense, medical emergency, or change in employment...
Saving for the Unexpected
7 out of 10 Americans say financial stress is their most common cause of stress. TCG is here to help you prepare and avoid using credit cards or short term loans. Here are 3 steps to prepare you for a better financial future: Start with a budget. Document how much you...
Practice Portfolio Distancing
This is clearly an eerie and unsettling time. We face not just a health crisis, but, as economic activity has slowed, if not stopped altogether, the very real prospect of a recession is here. During times of uncertainty and instability, it's natural for investors to...