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August Market Commentary
Like the changing of the seasons /Good things, they come and then they go Going, Going, GoneLuke Combs The end of July brought Lollapalooza weekend to Chicago. A four-day music festival that welcomes bands with names such as Barry Can’t Swim, Zinadelphia, and Still...
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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...
Shopping tips for this holiday season
Unless you complete your holiday shopping before Halloween, you might be enticed by Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. These tips may help you save time and money. Create a budget. Before you start shopping, establish an overall budget. Make a list of gifts...
Beginner’s Guide to College Funding
Written by: Matt Escalante We all know kids can be expensive when you add up the costs for everyday essentials such as food, clothing, daycare, etc. (just to name a few). The moment a child is born, the clock starts ticking on developing a proper plan for one of the...
Tax Wins From Portfolio Gains
Written By: Sarah Nadiri Do you have large unrealized capital gains in your after-tax (non-retirement) portfolio? The question of how to strategically plan around large, embedded capital gains has become increasingly popular. The growth of the U.S. and other global...
31 Days of Financial Wellness
JULY 16, 2021 You hear a lot about the value of keeping physically fit, but do you keep your money in shape too? Financial wellness isn’t about how wealthy you are. It’s about the health of your finances, regardless of your income. It’s knowing you can pay your bills,...
TRS Retiree Employment after Retirement Changes Made by the 87th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature
Written By: Mike Cochran Major changes made by several bills that have been passed and signed into law by the Governor or are on his desk as of this date and expected to be signed, which will affect rehired retirees from the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)....