New Market Highs - What Next??

New Market Highs - What Next??

February 5, 2024 - The S&P 500 has officially recovered back to it's highest price in 2022. What does this mean for investors going forward??

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Is it Hard to Get a Credit Card After I’ve Retired?

Is it Hard to Get a Credit Card After I’ve Retired?

May 3, 2023 -   One of the many benefits of retirement is the freedom to pursue your interests. All the hard work you put into working during your younger years has set you up for a comfortable post-work life. But there are still a few boxes to check before you retire if you want to truly enjoy your time. After all, many things change during retirement, including your income and the things you may...

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Finding Financial Stability After a Divorce

Finding Financial Stability After a Divorce

March 2, 2023 -   The best-laid financial plans are thought out with detail and benefit from a ton of time and flexibility. Unfortunately, that time and flexibility aren’t always available for many, especially during a divorce. While no two divorces are exactly alike, it’s possible to make your post-divorce lifestyle a fruitful one, and it all starts with understanding what you can spend now and what you have for the future. That helps you...

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How Can High-Net-Worth Individuals Best Protect Their Money

How Can High-Net-Worth Individuals Best Protect Their Money

February 3, 2023 -   As a High-net-worth individual, you may have spent your career building their assets, making wise investments, and having the agility to adapt to a changing marketplace. The funds you have built have gone a long way toward creating a comfortable way of life. However, with sudden changes and volatility in the market, your hard work can disappear in seconds if you aren’t careful.  With the market’s current and future uncertainty, many...

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When Is the Best Time to Start Planning for Retirement?

When Is the Best Time to Start Planning for Retirement?

January 13, 2023 -   Retirement is a major topic of discussion for people in the workforce. They have their eyes set on when they can comfortably retire and spend their golden years enjoying the time away from their daily grind. However, ensuring you have enough money saved for your end goal is something that you need to consider throughout your career. So — when is the best time to start planning for retirement, and...

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Navigating the State of Your 401K During a Divorce

Navigating the State of Your 401K During a Divorce

December 13, 2022 -   Divorces are rarely an event that leaves either side unscathed. Both parties are in a state of emotional turmoil, their financial situation is in flux, and their possessions are currently in limbo as the lawyers figure out how the property will be divided. As you continue to navigate this difficult transition, certain realities for high-income individuals come to the forefront. They start figuring out how their divorce will impact their...

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The Steps You Should Take When Considering Estate Planning

The Steps You Should Take When Considering Estate Planning

October 27, 2022 -   Planning for what happens after you die can be an intimidating task. No one wants to think about what happens after they’re gone, but the longer you go without writing out your will, the more difficult it becomes for your surviving family to sort it out. Having a concrete plan for your estate can help make life easier for those you leave behind, but you don’t want to develop one...

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Steps to Take When Considering Estate Planning

Steps to Take When Considering Estate Planning

August 19, 2022 -   Whenever someone passes away, they leave behind a legacy for their surviving friends and loved ones to remember them by. Part of this process includes whatever earthly possessions — their estate — that get divided among their heirs according to a will. However, if you have not set one up, your family members will have a very difficult time getting your affairs in order. That’s where a financial advisor with...

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How Do I Choose a Pension Plan for My Retirement?

How Do I Choose a Pension Plan for My Retirement?

July 26, 2022 -   Taking steps to begin planning for your retirement and making decisions for your future can feel intimidating. Figuring out the best way to save money for when you eventually leave the workforce can present you with a wealth of crucial choices you need to settle on before you can begin preparations. For careers offering pension plans, you have to sift through multiple options to find the right one for your...

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Asset vs. Wealth Management — What’s the Difference?

Asset vs. Wealth Management — What’s the Difference?

June 14, 2022 -   Deciding to take managing your money more seriously remains one of the most important decisions someone can make. Having a dedicated professional helping you manage your money can help ensure your wealth will last you well into your golden years. However, when you’re first starting to find a financial planning service, two possible avenues may catch your attention and, at first glance, appear the same — wealth management and asset...

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Retirement Accounts in Divorce

June 2, 2022 - The following is an excerpt from Women, Divorce and Money: Taking Control of Your Finances and Your Future, by David Stolz. Available on Amazon.   A common marital asset that is divided in divorce is a retirement account (or multiple retirement accounts). These can be a confusing bucket of acronyms and code section references like IRAs, SEP-IRAs, ROTH IRAs, 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and so on. Confusing—yes, but retirement accounts can be very...

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How Will Inflation Affect My Retirement Planning Strategy?

How Will Inflation Affect My Retirement Planning Strategy?

May 5, 2022 -   Inflation is the word on everyone’s mind nowadays, as prices for everyday goods rise and purchasing power diminishes. Inflation rates have skyrocketed, and if you’ve taken careful time to plan for your retirement, you might be wondering what this means for you and how you can prevent your hard work from heading down the drain.  Fortunately, with careful planning and preparation, you could minimize or nullify the effects of inflation on...

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