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2020 Market Update: Reversal of Sentiment

February 26, 2020

After making a bunch of gloom-and-doom predictions about the markets in 2019, with fears of a pending recession, Wall Street money managers have a considerably more brightened outlook for 2020.…

Student Loan Debt Affects More Than Millennials

February 18, 2020

Common sense would suggest older workers have a much easier time saving than young adults. They are more likely to have already purchased a home, put kids through college and,…

RMD Considerations

February 13, 2020

With people living longer and benefiting from the long-running bull market, there are more factors to consider in taking required minimum distributions (RMDs) from retirement accounts. The traditional IRA, SEP…

Assessing the Role of Government

February 4, 2020

Recently, President Trump bemoaned the inconveniences of low-flow toilets, showers, dishwashers and energy-efficient lightbulbs – all implemented in the wake of government regulation aimed toward conservation efforts.1 One issue in…

Financial Tips For 2020

February 3, 2020

The U.S. has enjoyed 10 years of a booming stock market and a growing economy. It’s too early to tell how 2020 will look, but there are some signs that…

Two Retirement Planning Approaches: Safety vs. Probability

January 21, 2020

According to Merrill, four of the most common risks to your retirement strategy are:1 A significant market drop shortly before or early in your retirement Inflation reducing your spending power…

Don’t Let Unexpected Taxes Diminish Your Retirement Dreams

January 20, 2020

Good financial advisers spend a fair amount of time harping on the value of solid tax planning — even if their clients might not want to hear it. No one…

Non-Cyclical Stocks and Their Relationship to the Economy

January 7, 2020

Three pivotal economic events of 2019 were: (1) the prolonged trade dispute between the U.S. and China; (2) the series of three interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve; and…

Market Trends to Watch

December 23, 2019

Market Trends to Watch The investment world is like the weather: constantly changing. Financial vehicles are tweaked and improved upon, particularly when there are changes to tax law or compliance…

The Importance of Women Achieving Financial Confidence

December 17, 2019

The Importance of Women Achieving Financial Confidence Married or single, women are finding that taking an active role in their financial futures is critical. About 80% of married women outlive…

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