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The Fed Cut Rates…Now What?
Blog“The Fed Cut Rates…Now What?” Please enjoy this recent article from Pramod Atluri at Capital Group The U.S. Federal Reserve has finally arrived at the rate-cut party. Officials at the central bank lowered interest rates 50 basis points to 4.75% to 5.00%, the first...
Stock Markets and Presidential Elections
Blog“Stock Markets and Presidential Elections” While our post this week might not directly assist you in your quest towards financial independence, it’s still interesting to see how finances can play into so many aspects of our world. If 2024 hasn’t already been...
‘SECURE Act 2.0 – What It Means’
Blog“'SECURE Act 2.0 – What It Means" In December 2019 Congress passed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act. This was a bi-partisan bill designed to help Americans’ in preparation for their retirement years. Some of the changes...
“What’s In the Inflation Reduction Act?”
: “We’ve heard about the inflation reduction act being passed, but what is actually included in the bill? Check out our latest post to find out!”
Social Security and Tax Implications
It’s important to remember that Social Security benefits may be taxable to you in retirement. Check out this information to learn how the taxes might affect your situation.
“Understanding How Dividends Work”
“There is more than meets the eye when it comes to dividend investing. While they have performed well so far in 2022, it’s important to understand how dividend paying stocks actually work.”
‘Leasing vs. Buying your Next Car’
Blog“Leasing vs. Buying Your Next Car” With the used and new car market being an interesting space right now, I thought this article from Eric Roberge at “Beyond Your Hammock” did a great job breaking down the age-old question of leasing vs. buying your next...
“A Tough Six Months”
“It’s been a tough six months in the market, but this can usually produce some silver linings going forward.”
‘Mid- Year Outlook’
“It’s been a rough start to 2022 for both stocks and bonds. Here is where we see things trending as we look forward to the second half of 2022 and beyond.”
“Steps to Take Outside of Your Portfolio”
“What are steps you can take that are within your control during a market downturn?”
“Financial Thoughts from a Summer Vacation”
“Inflation is real and travel prices have gone up, but it’s important not to wait for “eventually” to create family memories!”
“How to Not Panic”
“It’s easy and understandable to want to panic or move to cash in these markets. Here’s an important and hopefully timely reminder for us all.”
“Getting Financially Organized”
“Getting financially organized might not be easy, but most things worth doing aren’t easy!”
“Realities of Recessions”
: “Recessions are painful. It’s important to keep emotions in check and stay consistent in the midst of all the news coming our way”
Two Pandemic Era Trends are Reversing
“Interest rate increases are starting to reverse trends that took hold during the Pandemic”
‘Your Goals > Stock Market Movements’
Blog"Your Goals > Stock Market Movements" For those who’ve been reading our weekly articles for some time, you might recognize the title. We have re-visited the idea that your personal goals should hold a greater weight than what is happening in the stock...
“Something Commonly Missed in Financial Plans”
“This will never happen to me!” Don’t let that be the case when it comes to thinking about disability insurance.
“Frugality vs. Extravagance”
“Do you lean more towards frugality or extravagance when it comes to your finances?”
“Does it Matter When Booms and Busts Happen?”
Blog “Does it Matter When Booms and Busts Happen?” For my grandparents it was the Great Depression and then an economic boom from the second World War. For my parents it was the savings and loan crisis and the subsequent tech growth and dot-com bubble. For me...
SECURE ACT 2.0
“Secure Act 2.0 passed in the house of representatives this week. Read here about some of the key items included in this retirement bill.”
Remember the IRA Contribution Deadline
“Remember that you have until tax time to make IRA contributions for the 2021 tax year! Have you made your contribution yet?”
Is There as Much Pain at the Pump As we Think?
Blog“Is There as Much Pain at the Pump As we Think?" Drivers are squirming as gas prices blast through levels last seen during the oil crunch of 2008. In July of 2008, U.S. oil prices hit $145 per barrel and gas prices peaked at $4.16, according to government...
Don’t Sell Hope Short “
“Markets have been rattled and investors are justifiably concerned about what to do next. This is a great reminder that hope and patience have always rewarded investors in the past and are likely to do so again in the future.”
Caring for Aging Parents
“What difficulties or learnings do you have from caring for aging parents?”
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