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May Market Commentary
“Oh my mama told me there'll be days like this...”- Days Like This by Van Morrison (1995) There is an old saying, “in like a lion, out like a lamb.” It is usually associated with the variability of spring time weather but in the case of April’s investment markets, it...
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How to Prepare for Tax and Estate Planning Changes
Written By: John Folwer, CFP® Unprecedented. A word we have uttered quite a bit over the last 14 months. Unprecedented. As in an unprecedented viral outbreak, an unprecedented economic shutdown, an unprecedented amount of stimulus passed by Congress, and an...
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...
How to avoid breaking the bank on Valentine’s Day
"Money can feed the body. Love will feed the soul.” -Toni Payne The commercialization of Valentine’s Day didn’t just creep up in the last couple of decades. It dates back to the Victorian era, where Great Britain introduced the Uniform Penny Post, (what we know...
2021 IRS Retirement Plan Contribution Limits
The IRS has released the Annual Plan Limitations for 2021 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...
2020: Presidential Tax Plan
Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden has released a tax plan that could seek to increase taxes on high net worth individuals. Although it is a campaign platform, it provides insight into the intended direction and changes that could take effect. Though it is...
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...
FinPath as a Beacon in Uncertain Times
Unless you’ve been on a deserted island or are returning from an interstellar voyage in space, you know COVID19 has wreaked havoc on every aspect of normal life across the globe. Many have lost their job, have watched helplessly as friends and loved ones have fallen...
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...