The IRS has released the Annual Plan Limitations for 2025 for defined contribution and defined...
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October Market Commentary A Volatile Start to the End of the Year?
A Volatile Start to the End of the Year? September Recap and October Outlook September equity markets ended the month in positive territory, but with volatility increased. The VIX, the markets “fear index” closed higher than last month, at 16.73, up from 15.00....
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August 2022 – Market Commentary
July Recap and August Outlook July saw the stock market fluctuate throughout the month but ended as the best rally since November 2020. What happened after the rout of the first half of 2022? Here are some ideas: It’s a bear market rally sparked by...
July 2022 – Market Commentary
June Recap and July Outlook After a barely positive May, June saw the bear market return across indices. We ended up with the worst first half performance since 1970. Stocks soured in June as a slowdown in consumer spending (personal consumption expenditures), which...
The Most Common Budgeting Mistakes
While it’s easy to envision a budget, it can be very difficult to actually stick to it and carry out your plan. Here are some of the most common mistakes you can make while budgeting, and tips for avoiding those mistakes! Mistake #1: Setting An Unrealistic Budget...
June 2022 – Market Commentary
May Recap and June Outlook May was a volatile month for Wall Street. Stocks began May where April ended, with losses. In fact, it wasn’t until the last week of May that stocks posted gains. Throughout the month, investors had to face the prospects of an economic...
Now that you’re at a new job, what should you do with your old 401(k)?
Now that you're at a new job, what should you do with your old 401(k)?There’s nothing like starting a new job with a new company. You’ve gone through three rounds of interviews, you had your references checked, and then you finally receive that job offer you were...
Three Equity Compensation Tips to Consider When Planning for Retirement
Equity compensation has become increasingly common – for good reason. If your early-stage company goes public, or gets acquired, that equity compensation can be a significant source or income now and as a retirement plan. Owning stock in a company that is already...
Inclusive Financial Education for a Multilingual Workforce
Written by: Scott Hauptmann It’s already difficult to reach employees and educate them on the need to save for retirement, and the task is made harder when some employees speak a different language or grew up in a different culture. While there’s not a one size fits...
May 2022 – Market Commentary
April Recap and May Outlook COVID concerns took a definitive backseat as mask mandates on flights ended, and the concerns about the economy turned to how bad things will get. The concerns over the disruption of the ongoing war in Ukraine, 40+ year record inflation,...
Are Millennials Forced to Plan for Retirement Years Earlier Than Boomers?
Written by: Chris Jamail Millennials have been accused of being entitled, but what if the truth is that they’re paying closer attention to the future than their parents did? A recent study found that 36% of Millennials are planning for retirement (compared to 31% of...
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...