Signed into law January 5, 2025 This law repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and...
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January Market Commentary: Seems Like Old Times?
Seems Like Old Times? December Recap and January Outlook The inauguration of only the second U.S. president to win two non-consecutive terms (Grover Cleveland was the first) is historic by a host of measures. Starting a second term of office with the president’s party...
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Holistic Wellness: Don’t let financial stress get the best of you
In volatile times like these, individuals like yourself experience the value of having a financial plan in place designed to meet financial goals through any market condition. Allowing you to focus less on financial stress and more on what matters most: a happy and...
The Coronavirus Shopping Frenzy Is Proof That Emergency Savings Are a Must
A healthy emergency fund is an important barometer of good financial health. Having three to six months of monthly expenses saved increases the likelihood that you and your family will be able to handle an unforeseen expense, medical emergency, or change in employment...
CARES Act 2020: What You Must Know About Retirement Plans
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, we remain committed on providing our clients the highest level of service. You may be aware that Congress has passed the Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act with provisions to positively impact...
Saving for the Unexpected
7 out of 10 Americans say financial stress is their most common cause of stress. TCG is here to help you prepare and avoid using credit cards or short term loans. Here are 3 steps to prepare you for a better financial future: Start with a budget. Document how much you...
What is Dollar Cost Averaging?
Dollar cost averaging is an investment strategy that can be used to alleviate risk. Investors invest a fixed dollar amount into an investment at a set interval to spread out the purchase over time. The investment typically continues each and every month over a long...
Practice Portfolio Distancing
This is clearly an eerie and unsettling time. We face not just a health crisis, but, as economic activity has slowed, if not stopped altogether, the very real prospect of a recession is here. During times of uncertainty and instability, it's natural for investors to...
Bonds in the Bear Market
The Bear is here! Unfortunately, the reality is we’re all scared of Bears (unless you’re from Chicago—then you may be a fan). The longest bull market on record is over and now comes the opportunity to look towards the next—no matter how long or short the current bear...
New: Track Your Distribution Status
We’re excited to introduce our new Distribution Tracker widget designed to help you stay informed about your request every step of the way. Gone are the days you had to call and speak to an Agent to get an update on the status of your paperwork. How it works is...
What to know about the SECURE Act
The SECURE Act ("Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019”) was passed in 2019 and took effect on January 1, 2020. The Act is a bi-partisan piece of legislation passed by Congress in an attempt address the lack of retirement savings among...
Advisors Weigh In: How to Increase Participant Contribution Rates
Source: Financial Advisor IQ What’s the most effective tool you’ve used to help increase contribution rates? Dennis Bielik works at TCG Advisors, a firm based in Austin, Texas that has been in business for 20 years and manages $3.5 billion. His response is below:...