Did you know?If you hire a brand-name advisor, they are most likely accountable to the shareholders of their company. That means they need to focus on generating profits. So they may put the company’s interests in front of yours. In fact, it’s perfectly legal. Is that common?Is it common for brand-name advisors to put the […]
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Money conversations can be hard. Have them anyway. If you really want your children to have good financial habits in the future, you can’t afford to not talk to them about money now. While it’s best to start when children are young, remember, it’s never too late to get the conversation started. Even if your
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Over the years, we have found that there are elements of your life that are more important than money. These elements – Physical Health, Relationship Health, Inner Health and Career Health – cannot be delegated. We hope that you find this article to be of value in improving the quality of your life. The concept
More Americans are leaving the U.S. to chase retirement dreams abroad than ever before. Though it’s hard to estimate the exact number of expat retirees, the Social Security Administration sends over 680,000 monthly checks overseas.1 For many, the main reasons are cost or a better lifestyle – with services such as housekeeping, cooking, and home
Thanks to a recent new Federal Law, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act of 2018, anyone from an infant to your great-grandmother can freeze their credit report for free (a Congressional response to the Great Equifax Hack of 2017 and the aftermath of people who struggled with costly and delayed credit freezes).
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However much you make or save now doesn’t promise you a bright financial future. Life is unpredictable. Follow these 10 tips to prevent you and your family from money troubles. See a lawyer and make a will. If you have a will, make sure it is current and valid in your home state. You and
Some people think they can wait until March to worry about taxes. Wrong. The end of the year is a perfect time to make some last-minute efforts to reduce your tax burden. Advice this year is a little different, as no one is quite sure what 2019 will bring from a tax code perspective. Things may
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All investments carry a tradeoff between risk and return—generally, the higher the risk, the higher the potential return—or loss. Conversely, the lower the risk, the lower the potential return or loss. The goal is to find the right level of risk that provides the returns you need, while letting you get a good night’s rest.
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Education Savings Vehicles Save early, save often and understand the alphabet soup of options The cost of a college education increases every year, largely unbeknownst to you until you receive the bill. The pile of money you must save is staggering. If you have children, plan for college costs as soon as possible. Children are
The year 2005 was when I first began to manage client’s investments. The ensuing few years afforded me the false pretense that I had a grasp of things. Then it hit, the S&P 500 declined (53.0%) from October 15, 2007 to March 2, 2009. And (38.0%) of that loss occurred in one calendar year, 2008.
To pay or not to pay…that is the question. It sounds good, right? Pay off the mortgage and suddenly you have no more monthly payments, better cash flow, and the opportunity to make other investments. After all, buying home is an investment, but owning a home is the American Dream. Right? Maybe…maybe not. While owning
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