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April Market Commentary
“This world keeps spinning / And with each new day / I can feel a change in everything”“Well, it all keeps spinning, spinning ‘round and ‘round and upside down”- Upside Down by Jack Johnson (2006) In thinking about the investment markets over the last month and for...
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Reaching Retirement Readiness
Reaching Retirement Readiness Study Reveals Plan Participants Are on a Positive Trajectory, Aided by Auto Features Being able to replace working income with income generated from retirement savings is the essential definition of retirement readiness. The percentage of...
Black Friday Safety Shopping Tips
Black Friday Safety Shopping Tips Black Friday is a big event both for retailers and the customers who get great deals. Finding the best deals on this day is a time-honored tradition that many shoppers look forward to. It can be a fast-paced day, however, and it’s...
Retirement Plan Considerations at Different Stages of Life
Retirement Plan Considerations at Different Stages of Life Throughout your career, retirement planning will likely be one of the most important components of your overall financial plan. Whether you have just graduated and taken your first job, are starting a family,...
You Need a Financial Advisor, and Here’s Why
You Need a Financial Advisor, and Here's Why With contributions from Mark Essenfeld, CFP®, AIF® Many people struggle with decisions in life that have financial implications; and the struggle is typically based upon the life implications of the decision rather than...
To Buy or Rent a Home – that is the question:
To Buy or Rent a Home - that is the question: With contributions from Mark Essenfeld, CFP®, AIF® From a purely financial perspective, there is an old adage for maximizing wealth accumulation that one should buy those things that are likely to appreciate in value and...
How to seek the best tax benefits with your retirement plan
How to seek the best tax benefits with your retirement plan Lower your taxes now Contributions to a standard retirement savings plan, like a 401(k), 457(b), or 403(b), are withdrawn from your pay before income taxes are applied. Each year, these "pretax...
A Date with Destiny – Financial Planning at every age!
A Date with Destiny - Financial Planning at every age! With contributions from Mark Essenfeld, CFP®, AIF® Many are of the opinion that financial planning is only necessary after there is significant income and savings to manage; but the truth is that every age has...
3 Areas Where Employee Financial Wellness Can Affect Your Organization
3 Areas Where Employee Financial Wellness Can Affect Your Organization Perhaps not surprisingly, the latest PwC Employee Financial Wellness Survey found that 40% of full-time employees said their top financial pressure is that everything costs more these days. Only...
Bridging the Retirement Income Gap
Bridging the Retirement Income Gap When estimating the amount of income needed in retirement, you may start by considering the type of lifestyle you want to live and the age at which you’d like to retire. But as retirement age nears, it may become apparent that prior...
Investing Do’s and Don’ts
Investing Do's and Don'tsWith contributions from Harrison MacDonald If you’ve thought about investing but have no idea how to get started, you’re not alone. Investing isn’t something taught in our high school curriculum so by the time you’re a little older and earning...