Traditional Vs. Roth IRA
Do you know the difference? Traditional Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA), which were created in 1974, are owned by roughly 33.2 million U.S. households. Roth IRAs, however, were created as part of the Taxpayer Relief Act
COVID-19 Office Update, Mnuchin Announces Federal Tax Day Moved
Dear Clients – As we have all seen in the past few weeks the situation with the COVID-19 pandemic has been an ever-evolving situation as our government officials grapple with determining the best approach to
Market Concerns: Your Questions, Answered
Often, God shows the “experts” just how little they know and how poor they are at predicting the future. Last fall, everyone was concerned about a potential recession. Since then, fears had calmed down and
Insurance Needs for Empty Nesters and Retirees
Thinking about coverage as you enter a new phase. With the children now out of the house, financial priorities become more focused on preparing for retirement. At this stage, you may very likely be
Annual Financial To-Do List
Things you can do for your future as the year unfolds. What financial, business, or life priorities do you need to address for the coming year? Now is a good time to think about the
A 2019 Market Review
Wow, what a ride! Since 2009, the markets have experienced tremendous growth. Many have been surprised that the markets have performed so strongly over the past 10 years. It seems like every other week we
Inventorying Your Possessions
It is helpful for insurance purposes. It’s great to have insurance against damage and loss, but if you can’t show proof of your possessions, it may result in a protracted settlement process with your insurance
Reducing the Risk of Outliving Your Money
What steps might help you sustain and grow your retirement savings? “What is your greatest retirement fear?” If you ask any group of retirees and pre-retirees this question, “outliving my money” will likely be one
End-of-the-Year Money Moves
Here are some things you might consider before saying goodbye to 2019. What has changed for you in 2019? Did you start a new job or leave a job behind? Did you retire? Did you
Diversification, Patience, and Consistency
Three important factors when it comes to your financial life. Regardless of how the markets may perform, consider making the following part of your investment philosophy: Diversification. The saying “don’t put all your eggs in