“Oh my mama told me there'll be days like this...”- Days Like This by Van Morrison (1995) There is...
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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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April 2022 – Market Commentary
The first quarter through April 1, 2022 Wall Street dealt with several major issues in the first quarter of 2022. Investors had to evaluate the impact of rising inflation, higher interest rates, ongoing coronavirus concerns, and the Russia-Ukraine war. Each of the...
Why Financial Education Matters Today
Why Financial Education Matters Today April is National Financial Literacy Month - and we are suggesting some changes. Americans are in need of financial education and coaching, and the goal should be more than basic literacy, it should be financially empowering our...
5 Tips for a Burden-Free Tax Season
5 Tips for a Burden-Free Tax Season We know it’s coming—every year. For some of us, it’s a great thing. For others, not so much. Tax season can mean different things to different people. However, one thing is for sure, if you know you’re going to owe, you hold off on...
March 2022 – Market Commentary
Russia, Oil, Inflation, and Market Volatility The Russian invasion of Ukraine has drawn condemnation and punitive sanctions from the United States, Europe, and their allies. The humanitarian cost of war cannot be measured, and the long-term economic effects could take...
A Plan for Teachers: Get Your Finances Under Control
Once upon a time, educators across the spectrum, from kindergarten to university, retired with nice healthy pensions that afforded them a nice living similar to the one they had while working. Sadly, that fairytale has come to a halting end these days. Although most...
February 2022 – Market Commentary
Annual Market Review 2021 + Eye on the Year Ahead Stocks ended January lower as investors dealt with concerns over inflation, the prospects of rising interest rates, and the pace of global economic recovery. The start of fourth-quarter corporate earnings season in...
January 2022 – Market Commentary
Annual Market Review 2021 + Eye on the Year Ahead 2021 was a year of extreme change. January saw the inauguration of President Joe Biden, but not before protesters sieged the United States Capitol. Despite the initial tumult, the year began with hope that increased...
Building Blocks for Financing College with Less Debt
Financing a college education with the least amount of debt involves putting together a variety of resources in the most favorable way for your family. It requires planning, savings discipline, an understanding of financial aid, smart college research, and good...
Charitable giving can be part of your financial plan
As families grow in size and overall wealth, a desire to "give back" often becomes a priority. Cultivating philanthropic values can help foster responsibility and a sense of purpose among both young and old alike, while providing financial benefits. Charitable...
2022 IRS Retirement Plan Contribution Limits
The IRS has released the Annual Plan Limitations for 2022 for defined contribution and defined benefit plans. 403(b), 457(b), & 401(k) elective deferral, catch-up and other key limits are listed below.Click here to download a PDF version of this...