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June Market Commentary
Is “Everything gonna be alright”?Everything’s Gonna be Alright- David Lee Murphy and Kenny Chesney (2018) It would be naïve to think that one month of rallying US stocks would mean that markets are back on track and there is nothing to worry about. Remember that to...
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How Successful People Save Money
How Successful People Save Money For many of us, discovering the key to monetary success has been an elusive lifelong quest. And while the simplest way to be financially successful is to be born into wealth, most of us don’t have that advantage. (We promise “be born...
Holiday Budgeting Hacks
Holiday Budgeting Hacks The holidays are meant to be magical and full of joy and cheer. However, they can also be expensive, which makes them a stressful time of the year for many people. There’s a lot of pressure to buy the best gifts, take pricey trips, and cook...
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...