
Noise vs News
In a social media world, many believe whatever they read on the internet – and accept credentials at face value. Media noise and news can be hard to differentiate.
In a social media world, many believe whatever they read on the internet – and accept credentials at face value. Media noise and news can be hard to differentiate.
Investment strategy tied to a plan can be powerful. Doing things a little differently can make a big difference.
Maybe you should think twice before buying a Medicare Advantage plan from a football player.
Do you know what a systematic Roth conversion is? It’s worth knowing!
When a loved one dies, it can be a bit chaotic. I remember when my parents passed away, they had lived a very long and happy life.
Often financial planning and wealth management is more about the unknowns in life than the knowns. After years of supporting roles on the Flintstones, Barney and Betty decided to retire from acting in cartoons (it’s hard to be a cartoon character!) and enjoy life.
Like indexing? Like the S&P? You can get an index fund! Sounds good. Let’s face it, most (virtually all) investment management companies fail to beat the S&P index on a consistent basis. We all know that.
Does the ‘bucket’ approach to allocating assets to life goals make sense—or does it actually destroy wealth? Mentally, bucket investing is simply assigning money to ‘buckets’, i.e. goals
I don’t know anyone, certified financial planner professionals included, who is a fan of surrender charges; but, economically they are a fact of life for many products simply to make the offering available and viable for the investment or financial product provider.
Most people work long hours for 30+ years trying to build wealth for themselves and their families. These three tips can make it a little easier.
If you’ve changed jobs or are getting ready to retire, don’t leave your old retirement account behind. Rolling over your employer-sponsored plan—like a 401(k) or 403(b)—into an IRA or new employer’s plan keeps your money growing tax-deferred and gives you more control over your investments.
The Big Picture:
For years, baby boomers drove the housing market, and much of the economy, as they moved into their first homes, began raising families, and moved-up to larger homes finally ending-up in the “McMansions” we’re all familiar with today. The boomers are now older—they’re no longer moving up. In fact, they’re just beginning to “decumulate” and downsize.