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Does It Pay to Buy Travel Insurance for Your Summer Trip?
With summer quickly approaching, you could be asking yourself which expenses are worth the investment when planning ahead for your vacations. Especially when it comes to travel insurance, you want to make sure you're not overpaying for...
Read MoreEstate Planning: Living Trusts
Living trusts are created with a clearly defined objective: to avoid probate. Misconceptions about living trusts have spread to the point where people think trusts can accomplish much more than they are designed to. But if you are...
Read MoreThe 11 Best Quotes about Investing
There's so much to learn about investing. One of the best ways to understand the industry is to study some of the great investors and purveyors of financial knowledge. Here, we share 11 quotes by philosophers, businesspeople, and...
Read More8 Step Summer Financial Checkup
It seems like when summertime hits, time slows down. The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is over, the taxes are complete and the vacation days are scheduled. If you find yourself with a bit of extra time on your hands in the...
Read MoreWhy Everyone Needs an Inheritance Strategy
Of all the financial strategies that many people have in place, an inheritance strategy is usually not one. Discussing estate planning amongst family members can be uncomfortable even with the best relationships, let alone discussing...
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Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Is Here:
Celebrating Impactful Asian Americans Throughout HistoryMay is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. America owes much to Asian American and Pacific Islander citizens. This year, we would like to recognize the leaders,...
Read MoreRisk Management: Asset Allocation
Whether your retirement is years away or right around the corner, your investment portfolio should be designed with your financial goals in mind. It needs to be forward-thinking enough to handle the whims of the market but flexible...
Read MoreRisk Management: Dollar-Cost Averaging
Smart investors know that trying to time the market is often a losing game. Instead, you plan ahead and invest in such a way as to minimize risk and maximize your returns. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started,...
Read MoreMay Is Military Appreciation Month: 5 Financial Tips For Every Military Family
In honor of Military Appreciation Month, we recognize those in the military as well as their families. Military members and their families face one-of-a-kind challenges, such as deployment to conflict zones, overseas assignments and...
Read MoreInflation Creeping into Personal Finances
If you have a balance on a credit card or an adjustable rate mortgage, you might be noticing changes in your payments. Higher interest rates are starting to ripple through the personal finance landscape, and it doesn't look like that...
Read MoreHow Your Money Mentality Should Change in Retirement
Reaching retirement can feel like crossing the finish line at the end of a 30-, 40- or even 50-year-long marathon. Therefore, many of us look forward to the endless vacation days and the rest and relaxation of retirement. Although a...
Read MoreWhy More Americans Are Retiring Now Than Ever
They're calling it the Great Resignation. This unprecedented phenomenon is observing numerous Americans leave their jobs—some for greener pastures, others for extended periods, and still others, especially older Americans, for...
Read MoreThe Most Valuable Teams in Major League Baseball
When we think about assets, we usually consider investments, retirement accounts, or real estate. But what about sports teams? Can sports teams be considered assets?In fact, major league sports teams are huge assets for mega investors...
Read MoreWhat Is the Difference Between a Tax Credit and a Tax Deduction?
When it comes to preparing your taxes, the idea of tax credits and tax deductions can be music to any taxpayer's ears. That's because both are used to lower the amount of taxes someone owes to the government. While they're both worth...
Read MoreDealing with Unexpected Expenses in Retirement
As you plan for retirement, it's exciting to think of all the things you'll have time to do, including traveling more, spending time with family, and even picking up a new hobby. However, in planning for retirement, you have to also...
Read MoreYour 2022 Tax Filing Season To-Do List
The tax season is officially here. If you haven't already, now is the time to get prepared. Whether you meet with a tax professional or prepare your taxes yourself, proper planning helps the processes go more smoothly and may reduce...
Read MoreJanuary Is National Financial Wellness Month
January Is National Financial Wellness MonthJanuary is Financial Wellness Month, a time to remind people to plan and update their financial strategy.It's a great time to connect with your financial professional to discuss your...
Read MoreThe Pros and Cons of Early Retirement Plan Rollovers
Did you know you may be able to take your 401(k), 403(b), or 457 plan and roll it into another type of retirement account while you are still working? Let's look at how these rollovers can happen and the pros and cons of making them.To...
Read MoreAre You Eligible for Catch-Up Contributions?
A recent survey found that 23% of people were very confident about having enough money to live comfortably through their retirement years, but 33% were not confident.1 That's a third of the population that is unsure whether or not...
Read MoreYour 2021 Guide to Year-End Charitable Giving
Whatever your reason for giving this year, it's important to know how your charitable contributions can impact your financial plan. In fact, being strategic and intentional in your 2021 contributions can create tax benefits for both...
Read MoreOpen Enrollment Begins November 1st. Consider These 4 Tips for Choosing a Health Insurance Plan
Open enrollment (the annual period when you can enroll in major medical health insurance plans), begins November 1, 2021, and will remain open until January 15, 2022. You will need to enroll by December 15, 2021 for coverage that...
Read MoreAre Capital Gains Taxes Changing?
There are a lot of questions about President Biden’s Build Back Better plan and potential tax law changes, including an adjustment to capital gains taxes.One of the proposals Congress is considering sets the top rate for taxing...
Read MoreLooking to Trim Your Budget? Consider These 9 Ways to Save on Groceries Next Month
If you've found yourself struggling financially recently or worried about spending, one way to start saving right now is by cutting back on reoccurring expenses - like grocery costs.Food is, of course, a necessity. The problem is, it's...
Read More403(b) vs. 457 Plan: Maximizing Your Retirement Savings
If you are employed by certain types of non-private organizations, you may have access to a few different types of retirement plans. The 403(b) plans are typically offered to those who work for public educational institutions, such as...
Read MorePreparing for a Single Retirement? 4 Tips for Women
Women in the United States generally retire around the age of 66.1 And for some women, there can be significant planning challenges involved in preparing for a single retirement - meaning one without a partner or spouse to share the...
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