As you approach retirement, one of the most complex, important, and valuable financial decisions you can make is when to claim Social Security. Here are some key points and considerations to think about as you consider your Social Security benefits.
Believe it or not, another year has rounded third base and is dashing toward home plate. That said, there’s still time to make a few good plays in 2022, while positioning yourself to score in the year ahead. Here are a few of the base hits and home runs that we're sharing with clients.
Whatever your reason for giving this year, it’s important to be intentional. With a little strategic planning, your existing charitable contributions can go further, while creating tax benefits for both you and your chosen charity. A donor-advised fund can supercharge your existing giving. Here's how.
Some investors worry about the stock market sinking after a recession is officially announced. But history shows that markets incorporate expectations ahead of economic reports. Investors who look beyond headlines may be better positioned for long-term success.
Do you have a long-lost retirement account left with a former employer? Here's how to identify lost accounts and reclaim your money! From retirement accounts to refunded utility payments, safe deposit box contents, and more, you’d be surprised at what may have disappeared over the years!
Heightened levels of market uncertainty across stock and bond markets alike may have left you once again wondering whether this time is different. Let's examine the severity of current events and consider what causes them to loom so large, while also recognizing how easy it is to rewrite memories of past challenges.
We make a living in what we get, but we make a life in what we give. "It was scary to cut all of my hair off, but I felt like I was truly doing something meaningful for someone." If you're inspired by Lindsey's experience, please consider donating to Wigs for Kids through your Charitable Gift Fund or at www.wigsforkids.org/monetary-donation.
While the outcomes of the November 2022 mid-term elections are uncertain, one thing we can count on is that plenty of opinions and prognostications will be floated in the months to come. Let's take a look at how U.S. markets have performed during or after a U.S. election. Can you identify a pattern?
Markets often surge, just when we’re most convinced they never will. When you guess wrong, missing out on even a few of the market’s best days each year can have a significant impact on cumulative returns.
A report on the rising popularity of direct indexing - what it is and how it works, and if might serve as a solution for managing a prudent portfolio.
Six ways a recession resembles a bad mood. For example, they're both difficult to define, best seen in retrospect, and part of life. Although we can't control the world around us, we can control how we react to it. As your advisor, we can assist with that.
Roth accounts offer tax-free growth and tax-free withdrawals. But these benefits can be hard to come by, especially for high earners. Should you consider a tax-free Roth? We’re discussing what you need to know below.
In part 3 of our 3-part series covering concerns about interest rates (part 1), inflation (part 2), and what these influences mean to you we come to the heart of the matter: When interest rates, inflation, or both are on the rise, what’s an investor to do?
History supports an expectation of investment growth, especially for those that can accept periods of uncertainty. Which periods of pronounced uncertainty do you remember? Can you spot the -34% bear market related to the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Tax season is one of the most active times for identity theft and targeted phishing attacks. Here's what you can do to protect yourself.
We can all agree that things are getting more expensive. What to do about it is up for debate. In part 2 of our 3-part series, we will discuss the basics of inflation and some things to consider going forward.
The U.S. Federal Reserve raised its target rate recently, hoping to help our economy keep good time. Will it work? Only time will tell. When even a few cogs get jammed, it can stymie the entire operation. Allow us to explain what the Fed Rate is and what it means to you. Part 1 of a 3-part series.
If you've been reading the daily headlines—watching markets stall, recover, and dip once again, you may be wondering whether there’s anything you can do to avoid the motion sickness. Surprisingly, when it comes to your life savings, "unpredictability" isn’t usually your biggest threat… attempting to avoid it is.
Over the last 50 years, the average "bear market" lasted 11 months and declined more than -30%. But, the average experience is far from typical, as the enclosed image shows.
What are your investments really costing you? If you’re not sure, you’re not alone. It’s not like you’re handed a menu of charges to choose from when it’s time to place your order. Let’s fill in some of the blanks.