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Enjoying Today While Investing for the Future
Karen and Michael were feeling stressed about money and were referred to us for guidance. In our initial conversation, we learned that Karen has a corporate job and Michael is a freelancer. They have significant bank savings to compensate for Michael’s irregular...
IRA Basics – Traditional vs. Roth
An IRA (Individual Retirement Account) is a great opportunity for younger investors to save for retirement. IRAs come in two flavors, Traditional and Roth, the main difference being when taxes apply. While traditional IRA contributions may provide a current year tax...
Light at the End of the Tunnel
Laser-focus on inflation was the key driver of both interest rates and market performance over the past two years.
Reflecting on 2023
While the S&P 500 rose 26% at the headline level, it was almost entirely due to just seven “magnificent” tech stocks.
Closing the Gender Gap in Investing
19% of women report feeling confident selecting investments that align with their goals
NOW is the Perfect Time to Revisit Your 401(k)
Employer retirement plans are often an individual’s greatest investment, because employees keep the long-term mindset needed to stay invested during down markets
Strategies for Charitable Giving – Part 2
If you are already charitably inclined there are two gifting strategies that you should be aware of, Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) and gifting appreciated stock.
Strategies for Charitable Giving – Part 1
If you are already charitably inclined there are two gifting strategies that you should be aware of, Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) and gifting appreciated stock. To realize tax benefits for 2023, both need to be done before the end of the year.
FAFSA Changes for the 2024-2025 School Year
Changes to the FAFSA form and the formula for determining a family’s need for aid are changing, effective for the 2024-2025 school year. While all the changes are beyond the scope of this post, here we highlight two from a financial planning perspective. Parent...
Where are the Opportunities in Today’s Markets?
Bullish sentiment ran out of steam during Q3 2023. In a previous blog we discussed the primary culprit for that. All that said, we are now in the final quarter of the year.
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